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    Water in tail light

    Like it says i have water in my tail light on my 98 z, what di i got to do to fix it?

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    Most likely remove taillight, let water out of holes in assembly and use clear silicone around the edge of the lens and housing. Let cure for 24 hours and reinstall. Could be done other ways.

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    Thats what I did and it worked for me.

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    What kind of silicone should i use?

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    I just picked up a tube at the parts store for like $5. I think it was permitex clear RTV.

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    00 TA PWTR, 98 VertTA NBM
    80 TA BLK, 80 Formula NBM

    i drilled 1/8" drain holes in the lowest points in the housings

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    Quote Originally Posted by GULLETT17 View Post
    i drilled 1/8" drain holes in the lowest points in the housings
    How does that work for ya?
    I was thinking about doing that.

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    I had the same problem, i drilled small holes in the lowest point of the tail light . Works perfect.................

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    00 TA PWTR, 98 VertTA NBM
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    Quote Originally Posted by zeetwentyeight View Post
    How does that work for ya?
    I was thinking about doing that.
    works just fine!

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    Quote Originally Posted by GULLETT17 View Post
    works just fine!
    I'm doin it thanks guys

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    got to take them off to drain them, 3rd time I had to do that, I drilled holes. That was the last time I've touched them.

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