55 Fargo Posted August 3, 2012 Report Posted August 3, 2012 My tailight assemblies on the 2005 Caravan, have seperated lense from backing, full of gravel dust, 1 fell off today. I dimantled both, cleaned off as much of the adhesive as possible, then cleaned all nice and purdy, and ued some adhesive and reinstalled the plastic outer lenses to the backings. I have always cleaned and washed these lights, but notice them coming apart this summer. The gravel dust combined with Magnesium Chloride, has done a real number on them. Anyone else ever have this happen with any vehicle? This is a 1st for me. Some pics. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 3, 2012 Report Posted August 3, 2012 common problem..seems I never taken a road trip I do not see a couple of these along the road..sad for sure as these should not seperate..I check mine often but once a seams starts how fast it goes down hill is a guess..you have the effect of possive air pressure that increases as the gap grows and road speed increases also Quote
Don Coatney Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 common problem..seems I never taken a road trip I do not see a couple of these along the road.. How did you cookem, and how did they taste? Quote
55 Fargo Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Posted August 4, 2012 How did you cookem, and how did they taste? Walle, does not cook his road kill, just ask Eve Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 How did you cookem, and how did they taste? though not rare beef..they still get served up red... Quote
Don Coatney Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 though not rare beef..they still get served up red... Wonder how they are smoked? My guess is that if they get grilled they would be krunchy... Quote
Mark D Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 I had an '89 & '94 Volvo wagon. Had issues with the tail light lenses falling off on both cars. Thankfully they were cheap to replace. Quote
JerseyHarold Posted August 4, 2012 Report Posted August 4, 2012 I have an '05 Caravan as well and one of my lenses is pulled away from the housing but is still firmly attached. It may have been re-attached before I bought the van. I've been watching for spare taillights when I'm at pick-n-pulls and will buy them when I find nice ones. The 2005 Caravan takes a 2-bulb unit, and earlier ones took 3 bulbs. I don't think they are interchangeable. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Posted August 5, 2012 Hmmmm........guess I better check the lenses on my 05 Caravan. Seem OK so far. Worst thing it's done lately is eat two rebuilt alternators from O'Reillys. Now on the third one. Good thing I bought the one with lifetime guarantee. Of course, my favorite shop charges me $35 to remove old and replace with new. Someone suggested that I might get better long term results by taking one of those units to our local electrical shop and have them "rebuild it right". Don't know what they charge for that. Quote
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