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posted by  CarlN on  Mon Mar 1 05:26 CST 2004
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I guess 165K is the starting point to show age.

The headlight lens in my 90 240, (big plastic) has separated from the reflector.

I need to seal and adhere the two together.

Which -Silicone ? glue should we use ?

Thanks in advance.

Carl in N.J.








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posted by  rhaire on  Mon Mar 1 09:38 CST 2004
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You might want to take the light out and clean the old adhesive out with an awl. The lens and housing are sort of a tongue and groove that fit nicely when the crap is removed. Use Goop from a home improvement store, a silicone with a little more adhesion.








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posted by  guYom on  Mon Mar 1 17:23 CST 2004
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Is the Goop you mention plumber Goop? Clear silicone, I have used it for plumbing application, but you are right it might be great for our lenses on our 240s.
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posted by  rhaire on  Tue Mar 2 00:45 CST 2004
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There are variants, automotive Goop, household Goop etc., probably all isentical and on the glue rack at Home Depot etc. Not a real plumbers supply item.








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posted by  jkordzi on  Tue Mar 2 02:39 CST 2004
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I've used Goop on some things - it's like thick airplane glue. It'll bond just about anything. I used silicon caulk to adhere the lenses on my 93 back on.








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posted by  scorch on  Mon Mar 1 06:30 CST 2004
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Clear silicone adhesive.








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posted by  MSW on  Mon Mar 1 06:22 CST 2004
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Autoparts stores sell "gasket in a tube" products for oilpans etc. If it'll stand up to that, I would think it should work for you situation, too.







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