LH headlight motor worm gear

[jessica2112]

Hia all, I replaced the gear in the LH headlight motor with the brass type, and it was great for about eight months. Then the same old horrible sound returned. I had not used the other gear that was sent, so I put it in the LH and it lasted a few days before the gear slipping returned. The brass gear looked ok, so is the worm gear just too worn down to use anymore? I don't think the two gears were L/R marked, unless I missed it. (If so, may explain the second gears trouble.) I have almost convinced myself the worm gear is shot. If it is, I have never seen one available. Just the main gear, or the whole motor assy. Any input? Glad to see the sites still cool... Jessica

[zlexiss]

Re: LH headlight motor worm gear

Make sure the motor is still clamped tight to the gearbox - if it isn't the worm gear can deflect away from the main gear and start skipping.

[HokieBird]

Re: LH headlight motor worm gear

Haven't seen you around in forever. How is the blower doing?

[jessica2112]

Re: LH headlight motor worm gear

Make sure the motor is still clamped tight to the gearbox - if it isn't the worm gear can deflect away from the main gear and start skipping.

Thanx, I'll check it out, don't want to spring for a new assy. if I don't have to. The salvage yards around here are always out of LH motors. Not sure why.

HokieBird! :) The powerdyne's got about 30,000 mi. on it since install. I sent it to Texas for new bearings when I got it, and they put the heavy duty ones I heard about in it. I see them on e-bay. I think the PD sealed bearings were good to 10K. I'm sold on these though. Not a lick of trouble from the setup at all, except for the famous loose belt syndrom. Car's a little worse for wear cuz it's lots more fun to drive with FI. I took some (long) time away from the internet, so I could win a bet with my mom. Getting a TA/hood with the cash. Hee. Not alot to do on a PC with no internet. How U been?

[HokieBird]

Re: LH headlight motor worm gear

Good to hear you are still running the powerdyne! I don't even have a f-body anymore. I sold the firebird and got a subaru (mmm awd turbo). The bird was giving me problems and I got tired of driving it through snow. I miss it, but oh well.

Get some pictures when you put on the new hood and don't be shy about posting more often now that your bet is over.

[zlexiss]

Re: LH headlight motor worm gear

BTW, if you need a replacement I found good prices at rockauto.com

[JumpInTheFire.com]

Re: LH headlight motor worm gear

i need to fix mine. but dont wanna spend 40 on the brass ones. where can i buy a cheaper one? i'll use the plastic one for now. ebay dont have plastic ones. i guess i should look on autozone.com or something

[v6mOtOrhEAdftOp]

Re: LH headlight motor worm gear

umm ebay does have plastic ones. I'd still say spend the extra cash so that they dont fail on you in 2-3 weeks like mine did :(

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/91-04...spagenameZWDVW

[jessica2112]

Re: LH headlight motor worm gear

I recommend the brass too. My problem is/was a sloppy worm gear. If you are strapped for cash, I will send a brass one that is undamaged I found I forgot I had. PM me.