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Forum: C5 General
09-22-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 909
Posted By Mera

What bulbs to replace when removing the headlights to rebuild the headlight motors?

Someone many years ago posted that if you are taking the headlight buckets out to rebuild the headlight motors you should replace the bulbs right way as preventative maintenance as they are very hard...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
05-13-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By Mera

Brushes for headlight motors

I had some brushes made for the early Fiero headlight motor brush/contacts. I see some here have posted looking for headlight motor brushes. If anyone is willing to try mine to see if they work on...
Forum: C5 General
07-23-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,476
Posted By Mera

Hopefully customs does not grab my package to...

Hopefully customs does not grab my package to charge duty fees on it. That would delay them some. I don't mind paying the fees. They are not that much but it delays them getting here. Could be a few...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-24-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,048
Posted By Mera

I have finally decided to try and make better...

I have finally decided to try and make better reproduction bump stops. I hope to make reproductions made that are very close to the originals. I am making progress and hope to have them in stock by...
Forum: C5 General
03-22-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 163,961
Posted By Mera

It is not the heat. No glue will hold on these...

It is not the heat. No glue will hold on these headlight motors. I'm not sure what they used to seal them up when new. Heat seal? Solvent? The plastic is maybe a nylon mix? There is no adhesive out...
Forum: C5 General
11-19-2009, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,634
Posted By Mera

Looking for typical exhaust tailpipe temperatures

Looking for what would be a typical exhaust tail pipe temperature. The tail pipes after the mufflers. What the normal range would be with a typical OEM engine and OEM exhaust system. Will it get over...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-24-2008, 11:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 217
Posted By Mera

Anyone from the Utica MI area?

Anyone know a Frank Berishaj from Clinton Twp, MI?

Thanks
Rodney
Forum: C5 Tech
08-02-2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 769
Posted By Mera

When I started selling these C5 headlight gears...

When I started selling these C5 headlight gears many years ago I only sold the new brass gear and included some epoxy for the plastic type housings. Two problems arose. The original rubber bumpers in...
Forum: C5 General
05-10-2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 269
Posted By Mera

Looking for a Mr. Curtin?

Sorry to post this but I had a Mr. Curtin (Not sure of the spelling) call looking for headlight gears. If a Mr. Curtin is on this board could you please call me. Rodney Dickman 262-835-9575.
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Forum: C5 General
09-02-2006, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 550
Posted By Mera

Help with the C5 headlight gear instructions

Looking for some help with the C5 headlight gear instructions for the late (2000-2004) style plastic housings. Since I have added the steel brace I have added a half page add-on instruction sheet to...
Forum: C5 General
08-26-2006, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 411
Posted By Mera

Unfortunately my web page is old and you can not...

Unfortunately my web page is old and you can not add to the cart if you start on that particular page. You need to start at my home page www.rodneydickman.com and go from there it will add to the...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-30-2006, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 547
Posted By Mera

Electric window repair parts?

Since I sell the C5 brass headlight gears I have had a few C5 owners ask if I would look into the electric window motors as they seem to have problems. Can anyone give me some info on this? If parts...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-03-2006, 07:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

Send me your arddess and I'll send a few N/C for...

Send me your arddess and I'll send a few N/C for R&D.

email to rodney@rodneydickman.com.
Forum: C5 Tech
04-02-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

The worm gear is made of steel. It should never...

The worm gear is made of steel. It should never show much of any wear.

Rodney Dickman
Forum: C5 Tech
04-02-2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

I'll send out a few upgrade kits N/C to get a few...

I'll send out a few upgrade kits N/C to get a few out there for R&D. Just send me an email at rodney@rodneydickman.com.

Rodney Dickman
Forum: C5 Tech
04-01-2006, 12:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8052849589

I will begin shipping these upgraded kits on Wed. 4-5-06. All new kits will include the steel brace with the plastic...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-29-2006, 07:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

My laser guy will cut them tomorrow. I'll pick...

My laser guy will cut them tomorrow. I'll pick them up and ream the large hole and off to the plater on Friday afternoon. Hopefully middle of next week I'll have them ready. All my kits will include...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-27-2006, 08:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

Took some pictures this morning. If someone can...

Took some pictures this morning. If someone can post them somehow I'll email a few.

The way I will be addressing this is actually with a simple invention. Took me several days of looking at some...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-26-2006, 08:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

I've been working on a add on plate. I think it...

I've been working on a add on plate. I think it will work out well. What I could use is a picture of the headlight motor on each side. Especially the side with the cover towards the side the arm...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-22-2006, 07:12 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

Results of the epoxy test: I tried this...

Results of the epoxy test:

I tried this morning to open the case on this test motor with this slow set epoxy. I would say it does hold better then the fast set urethane. Looking at both motor...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-21-2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

I only have an early aluminum motor here. I'm...

I only have an early aluminum motor here. I'm pretty sure the only possible difference would be the wiring attached to it. I can take a picture and send it to someone to compare it to the late style...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-21-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

Yes, shame, shame, shame on you all for not...

Yes, shame, shame, shame on you all for not letting me know about this. I would have looked into it right away.

Headlight motor in hand. Still thinking of new ideas.

Too bad they did not use...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-21-2006, 09:54 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

Received the samples this morning of this slow...

Received the samples this morning of this slow set epoxy. It takes 3 hours to set and 24 hours to fully cure. I split open a used motor and epoxied the cover on this morning. I put a heat lamp on it...
Forum: C5 General
03-20-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,682
Posted By Mera

How many C5's were made?

Did some web searching but nothing came up quickly. Thought some here might know.
Forum: C5 Tech
03-19-2006, 08:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,704
Posted By Mera

I received the urathane samples on Saturday. I...

I received the urathane samples on Saturday. I tried 2 of the urethane samples they sent me. The first one was a somewhat flexible type. It possibly had a slightly stronger bond than the epoxy I...
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