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sask8s2 06-27-2019 01:01 PM

S2 Tail lights with out the clear covers
 
I have a serious issue with water building up and condensation in my S2 tail lights and yes i have seen the threads on this issue. I am thinking about just taking the dremel and cutting the "lens" (clear cover) off of the lights and leaving it like that, (kamikaze style) Is there anything I should be concerned about by doing this. (bulb life) etc?

CaymanRotary 06-27-2019 02:33 PM

Just take the light out and drill holes on the bottom to let the water out.

dannobre 06-27-2019 02:54 PM


Originally Posted by sask8s2 (Post 4891732)
I have a serious issue with water building up and condensation in my S2 tail lights and yes i have seen the threads on this issue. I am thinking about just taking the dremel and cutting the "lens" (clear cover) off of the lights and leaving it like that, (kamikaze style) Is there anything I should be concerned about by doing this. (bulb life) etc?


You will get a ton of water in the trunk that way.

Just take the lights out and silicone the gasket... or put in new gaskets. Make sure that the channel for the water to run down isn't blocked

Also make sure the lens isn't cracked

sask8s2 06-27-2019 03:29 PM


Originally Posted by dannobre (Post 4891749)
You will get a ton of water in the trunk that way.

Just take the lights out and silicone the gasket... or put in new gaskets. Make sure that the channel for the water to run down isn't blocked

Also make sure the lens isn't cracked

Lens is not cracked at all, just getting fed up with the fishbowl and condensation.

Ricky SE3P 06-27-2019 03:56 PM

check and make sure the gasket on the back of the light is still in good shape (if not replace it) as well as the orings that seal the bulb base to the back of the housing are in good shape and sealing properly (and if not replace them). Replacement is cheap and easy, easier and faster than what you are considering doing for sure.

sask8s2 06-27-2019 05:30 PM


Originally Posted by Xero Ryuu (Post 4891757)
check and make sure the gasket on the back of the light is still in good shape (if not replace it) as well as the orings that seal the bulb base to the back of the housing are in good shape and sealing properly (and if not replace them). Replacement is cheap and easy, easier and faster than what you are considering doing for sure.

No o-rings on the bulb bases gasket is good though, only other thing I could think of is to butyl it to the body and make a water channel with the butyl


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