Keep in mind those areas where the lamp rubber is backing onto must be
absolutely flat as per original. If there are high or low spots or any
distortion the effort to seat the glass and ring will be more difficult.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Feldman" <qualitas.jack@gmail.com>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 11:58 AM
Subject: [Healeys] chrome ring assembly problem on indicators???
> 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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