Tail light change

[timvasqz]

I replaced the galvanized conductorboards (steve could you check the spelling on
that) behind the Lenz. aftermarket- $under 40 each. volvo +70 each and there was
not a difference. my dim lights were a result of poor connections in the
conductorboard and wires from the dash.

200% improvement came when I washed the inside of the lenz. Volvo has access to
the lenz in a weather protected trunk but the bus uses a poor sealing molded
plastic cover for the task. I soaked the removed lenz in mild laundry soap and a
bit of simple green. used pipcleaner to scrub the interior. I then polished the
outside of the lenz with a rag and some clearcoat scratch remover. Chances are
that if it looks dull on the outside it is some old wax or floorwax (underhanded
dealers use floorwax for a deep hide all showroom shine) . I would try floorwax
remover or laundrysoap prior to polishing. often the grit in the polish gums up
the bad wax and folks think they ruined the finish .

Greg ofTim&Greg
94ptRomoland
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ronmarabito2002"
wrote:
>
> Mike: The taillight units are not sealed. They have individual replacement
bulbs in them.
>
> R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, Tx 92WB40
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote:
> >
> > I am going to replace the tail lights on the Texas Minivan. Mine work fine,
but are scratched and not as shiny as new. As I understand it, the 91 WB40
Wanderlodge uses a Volvo 740 (89-92? tail light).
> >
> > The Bird is in a shop about 5 miles away, so I have not inspected them to
see how they are installed yet. Are they a sealed one-piece unit? Or is the
lens separate from the bulb holder?
> >
> > Anything special to be aware of when swapping these out? Any trimming or
connection issues? If it is a sealed unit, I assume it is just pop the bulbs
and connectors out and swap the tail light body?
> >
> > Just checking before looking for and buying replacements.
> >
> > Thanks for any inputs.
> >
> > Mike Bulriss
> > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > San Antonio, TX
> >
>