pjc615ukuk Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Apologies in advance chaps for asking yet another (probably) stupid question... I'm looking to take off my rear light clusters to enable a thorough clean. Don't want to bite off more than I can chew, and wondered how difficult a job is it? Are the reflectors etc indeed removable once they're off the car? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Does this image of the way it is constructed help? http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-model/triumph/tr5-6/electrical-system/lighting/rear-tail-lamps-interior-lights.html Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjc615ukuk Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks for that Peter. It does to a certain extent, but I'm wary of the potential 'frailty' of 40 odd year old plastic. Will only tackle this if/ when I'm confident it's a fairly routine task. I've seen images of the various bits of lenses in domestic dishwashers. Their wives were obviously out shopping at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ed_h Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Some pictures of the assemblies here. They might help to visualize how they come apart. http://bullfire.net/TR6/TR6-65/TR6-65.html Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Some pictures of the assemblies here. They might help to visualize how they come apart. http://bullfire.net/TR6/TR6-65/TR6-65.html Ed That's brilliant Ed many thanks for posting that should help the person who made the original post ( a name would be good) Dishwasher works a treat my wife is used to it after 15 years of ownership Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pjc615ukuk Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Thanks to all whom responded. Those links will prove invaluable when I decide to take the plunge. Cheers! Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matttnz Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Dishwasher works a treat my wife is used to it after 15 years of ownership ^^ +1 Although my wife wasn't toooo impressed... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 PS Put all the lamp lenses and the radiator overflow bottle in the dishwasher at the same time to get a more economic load of car parts. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilp3 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 The screen-washer bottle also benefits from a run through the dishwasher at the same time! As a suggestion you should also allow for a set of replacement lamp gaskets for when you re-fit as no doubt the ones in the car are probably past their best unless replaced recently. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Hey guys.. you are not all living in the U.S. where some people use to put their little dog in the dishwasher and dry it in the hot air oven... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) So.... ive just take the rear lights off for a good clean They seem to be in reasonably good condition I plan to remove most of the gunge that seems to have been applied to seal the gaskets, then into the dishwasher! What sort of temp/program is recommended?? I shall include the screenwash and overflow bottles, anything else ?? Once clean im going to address the dodgy earthing and reinstall Steve Edited May 1, 2018 by Steves_TR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 ....and then into the tumble dryer ................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I did mine last year and just used some degreaser and then a bucket of warm soapy water ( have a dishwasher but have no need of it or knowledge of how it works) they came up a treat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I would not use the standard washing machine tablets, look what happens to aluminium if put in the dishwasher. The alloy (zamak?) of which the body is made may not like that. I would use a bucket (or the sink) with hot water with a good detergent. Regards, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 I wouldn't use the dishwasher, I know someone that did and they went a funny colour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) Well the dishwasher did ok! I went for a gentle glass wash and am impressed with the results. Will give the metal a bit of a polish, new gaskets, look like newish ! Has anyone found replacement bulb holders that work reliably?, or shall i solder up the old ones?? Steve Edited March 6, 2019 by Steves_TR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) Hi Steve I used the dishwasher for the rear light lenss about 4-5 years ago and one of my reversing light lens went a light blue colour. I see it turned out alright, good result. Maybe I had mine too hot. Edited May 1, 2018 by Kevo_6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Some pictures of the assemblies here. They might help to visualize how they come apart. http://bullfire.net/TR6/TR6-65/TR6-65.html Ed Wow!, thats a great thread! Answers my ‘dodgy earthing’ questions nicely :-) Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Inspired by the Bullfire page ive added new earths this morning to all the old light fittings! In testing they all work nicely with the new earths, whereas many do not work reliably with the old earths, so that a tesult in my book My approach was to clean and tin the copper on the lampholder, and i found that solderable lucar spade connectors fitted nicely, so i wired those in and soldered in place, adding a cable tie for strain relief. Not a bad job for a rainy 8am ! Hopefully this is an end to dodgy rear lights due to earthing! Im installing a marine earth bus in the boot to provide solid 0v to the fuel pump, lights etc. Pics of that at the weekend maybe :-) Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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