Bob_Caddy Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 So here is what happend, I was changing my rear signal bulb and I got the housing off and whan I pulled the burned out bulb, there was a little bit of rust surarounding it! I just cant seem to find a way to yank this thing out! the glass bulb itself is out it is just the bottem part to it that wont budge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddy_man2132 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 You cant use WD-40 on electrical things can you????? Thats all that I can think of! You have me in a pickle on that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriskoc1 Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 You are going to have to replace the bulb socket. They are relatively cheap on gmpartsdirect.com. Search the archieve for previous posts on turn signals, or blinker speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickLeSabre1960 Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 So here is what happend, I was changing my rear signal bulb and I got the housing off and whan I pulled the burned out bulb, there was a little bit of rust surarounding it! I just cant seem to find a way to yank this thing out! the glass bulb itself is out it is just the bottem part to it that wont budge! I generally use needle nose pliers then some naval jelly for the rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddy_man2132 Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 what is navel jelly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Caddy Posted February 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Ya I am unfamiliar with navel jelly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddy_man2132 Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Hey I have a question the warm button and the cold button. (The red and blue one on the instrument panlel) Hard to explain LOL! Are they supposed to light up at night because myn don't do this but I noticed my buddys 93 STS does! What would be wrong here if they actually were supposed to light up? Thanks Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 If you replace the socket buy a genuine GM replacement, the aftermarket stuff can be problematic... Use proper wire splicing technique, I would twist, solder, use shrink tubing and wrap with electrical tape... there is a section in the manual on proper splicing, if you dont have it I will scan it out of my manual, it is imperitive to keep moisture and corrosion out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Ya I am unfamiliar with navel jelly! Naval Jelly http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/de...bid=47&plid=169 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickLeSabre1960 Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 what is navel jelly? You can get it at Lowes. It eats rust off(and skin I've found out). We've used alot on our cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caddy_man2132 Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Will it not damage the electrical components? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuickLeSabre1960 Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Will it not damage the electrical components? I don't think it will, I don't know if it is conductive though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 You cant use WD-40 on electrical things can you????? Thats all that I can think of! You have me in a pickle on that one! If you're even considering a new socket then you might as well spray a little WD-40 on it and let it penetrate in for a minute. Then use a needle nose pliers like someone suggested. When you've got the broken bulb base out just wipe out the socket with some paper towel. And while you're at it spray a little WD-40 on the paper towel to help clean out the rust in the socket. Put in a new bulb and viola! "Burns" rubber " I've never considered myself to be all that conservative, but it seems the more liberal some people get the more conservative I become. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDK Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Scotty and others, You missed a real opportunity to spin a lurid tale about "Navel Jelly" (how to make it and then collect it with a Q-tip, other uses, etc). Lord only knows what those guys were thinking of . Kinda like the gal who tried the "Kentucky Jello" (KY Gel) in a desert mix... Like I tell the guys at work. Telling the truth should come naturally. Now, telling a "creative story" requires real talent and the determination to stick to it - in spite of the facts! Add power to leave problems behind. Most braking is just - poor planning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 >what is navel jelly?< Ya I am unfamiliar with navel jelly! TDK, I almost took these.... Could have run a mile with them. Probably better I didn't... '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 First time I've ever heard of naval jelly. Now i know. Hey Bob's back, yay! How was the big island? "Burns" rubber " I've never considered myself to be all that conservative, but it seems the more liberal some people get the more conservative I become. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedog Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 >what is navel jelly? Ya I am unfamiliar with navel jelly! TDK, I almost took these.... Could have run a mile with them. Probably better I didn't... wonder how it got it's name? -dave Crystal Red Tintcoat Exterior | Shale/Brownstone Interior | 32k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob D Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 >what is navel jelly?< Ya I am unfamiliar with navel jelly! TDK, I almost took these.... Could have run a mile with them. Probably better I didn't... wonder how it got it's name? -dave NAVAL jelly was developed by the good old USN way back (WWII?) for stripping metal surfaces of corrosion prior to paint. It's just a slightly acidic compound in a jelly base. NAVEL jelly is an entirely different organic based compound that I won't get into.. I'm sure you can find some alt.binaries on the subject... '93 STS.. opened, dropped, wide...fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Funny Bob, actually you could find almost anything that interests you at alt.binaries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillac_caddy_sts Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 I would suggest Lloyds Move it greease! It works wonders on rusted electrical parts such as a tail light! Defending Northstar perf a qtr mile at a time!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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