SpitFire6 Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 Hi, reference to the above subject. Where can I buy the ten? screws, that hold the three part lens in place? I have never been able to source them. Also, Is it possible to buy clear indicator lens or get them re-manufactured in clear like the reversing lens? Cheers, Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted March 18, 2018 Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 I wouldjustbuy some old lights and raid the screws from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted March 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2018 31 minutes ago, thescrapman said: I wouldjustbuy some old lights and raid the screws from them. Hi, I have just bought 5 sets of EBay to go with the other 6 units I have around the house. Two units are hidden in the Peugeot and another three units at the back of the pantry. So no, I'm not buying any more.. How can i sell the units if they have no screws? Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I don’t know the screw spec but have you tried Spalding fasteners, they seem to have a wide range and I’ve used them for some out of stock fastenings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Iain, Aren't they somewhere on here? https://rimmerbros.com/ItemList--Triumph-GT6-General-Fasteners--m-13335 Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 They're probably not unique to those lights; take one if you have them and try your local hardware store to see what match they may have. If you can, take a photograph and post it here - the gurus can then advise as to the thread, pitch and size required and suggest a possible source. Holden may have them, they certainly sell similar light units (and may have clear versions) so may be worth a phone call: https://www.holden.co.uk/displayProducts.asp?sg=1&pgCode=010&sgName=Electrical&pgName=Lighting&agCode=0042&agName=Rear+Lamps As to selling lights with no screws.... look for a post that says: I've got ten screws from rear light units, where can I find the plastic lens that goes round them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Hi all. Many thanks. Found and ordered 28 of these: Screw lens #518147 From JP. One of the big companies wanted nearly 50 pence each.. They don't look the same, but, if they fit happy days and cheap enough. Holden have responded to my request for a "L" number, I have given them RTC1176/7 numbers. Had thought of sending some of the rear light units to Africa, as they seem to collect water when fully sealed yet retain it forever. Cheers all, Iain. PS. I will post pictures of OEM and new when received. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted March 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2018 Hi, Here is a picture of the OEM screw. A drop into some phosphoric acid and it will be like new.. Gauge says 11.70mm. Notice the slots along the shaft? Important? Intrested to see what the replacements look like as ordered a lot of them! Cheers, Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 The slots allow it to act like a tap clearing the scarf on insertion and also prevent expansion in the hole cracking the plastic??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted March 30, 2018 Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Yes, I think so, I have self tappers with that for DIY. But if the hole's already tapped it doesn't matter if the slot's there or not. db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted March 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2018 Hi, One of the screws is longer, as shown in the picture. Measurement is from end to end. Plastic shows what happens if you fit it in one of the wrong six holes. Actual length made me laugh as the lights must have been for a 1500 Spitfire and not a GT6 III. Cheers, Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted March 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Hi, Received the screws and some other bits from JP today. They appear to be too long? They also look nothing like the orignal(s). Email off to JP. Cheers, Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted March 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Ohh dear, The rear lens gasket is too small? Hard to see on the picture as this light unit had black silicone around the peripheral. How is this supposed to fit and prevent ingress of water? Do I need to stretch it and hold it tight while using some silicone glue? Cheers, Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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