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Turn signal holes don't line up on replacement fender.


Mucci

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I just mounted a used replacement fender on the car and went to put the OEM US turn signal back on and the holes don't line up. I spent a good 20min trying to get both screws to thread but they just won't. One is always about 4mm off center. Were there different mounting holes for different years?

1975 2002 - US Spec, Taiga Green

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How can I tell? I know its got at least 2 colors on it right now. Currently maroon but blue underneath. 

 

Can I just drill a new hole or is there a nut back there? It's hard to tell. 

1975 2002 - US Spec, Taiga Green

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But be sure and plug the old hole with caulk to keep water from intruding behind the foam turn signal gasket and causing rust.  Mount the turn signals with stainless steel screws, as they're the grounding points for the lights.

 

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10 hours ago, Mucci said:

I just mounted a used replacement fender on the car and went to put the OEM US turn signal back on and the holes don't line up. I spent a good 20min trying to get both screws to thread but they just won't. One is always about 4mm off center. Were there different mounting holes for different years?

 

Are you sure the turn signal is completely into the fender. If you have a new seal on it, it may be holding the signal out a little. The front screw hole being on the corner (like 45deg) would appear out of position if the signal is not fully in.

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The second hole had a drain tube in it originally, to let water out but attempt to 

keep it from getting in from road splash.  It's the one recessed into the

housing.  If one's not recessed, it's aftermarket.

 

And what Les said- if you have new gaskets, push harder.  Or try it without the seal

first.

 

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