I had the same problem in the rear, and decided to replace the rubber part.
When I fastened the metal bulb socket to the car it distorted the rubber,
and I couldn't get the ring to fit.
I compared the two and discovered that the old one had a bit of extra rubber
to make it fit the curve of the fender without fdistorting. The new one was
being distorted by the shape of the fender.
When I asked if I had the correct part I was told that the new rubber was
correct, but I still couldn't get the ring on.
Anyone have a similar experience?
BTW, when I had a brand spanking new BugEye, I changed the lights without
any trouble. Perhaps new rubber would help.
Jack
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:31:31 -0500
From: "Randy Dickson" <rdickson@midwestarchaeology.com>
Subject: [Healeys] chrome ring assembly problem on indicators???
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
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Fellow Healeyoids,
I'm having a hell of a time getting that little chrome ring into the rubber
light housing on the rear turn indicator lights. I got the fronts in fine,
but I can't get the rears in to save my life. I have spent an hour on just
one! I'm sick of slipping with the rounded blade of a screwdriver and
gouging the paint. I got these from AH Spares about five years ago and they
have never seen the light of day. Did they change dimensions when they
passed the time/space continuum? I don't know if I need to get other
ones, use silicone or like lubricant or what. I always had a slightly hard
time with these on my old Minis and my Cobra (which are identical) but
NOTHING like the Healey problem. Maybe there is a special tool?????? Help
is appreciated as how to proceed.
Randy
Healey-Archaeologist
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