I tried this only to discover that many "mylar" balloons are actually silvered nylon which doesn't work as well as aluminum foil...
-Curt Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:17:21 -0600 From: Russ Williams <rawil...@eatel.net> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] W116 electrical gremlins Message-ID: <4ecf24e1.4040...@eatel.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 11/24/2011 6:53 PM, Dieselhead wrote: > Some year I need to solder a hot wire to the left light terminal on > the 81 240D. I think it has been out the whole time i've had the > car. Sounds like I should try stuffing in some alum foil at that > time. Can someone elaborate on this? Is it "just roll up a 1" x 1 > 1/4" square of foil and put it in the hole, then stuff the bulb in" or > is there some complex procedure? On the top of the cluster you will see two channels with covers over them. Carefully Remove the covers using a small flat bladed screwdriver. This will expose the light pipes. You can use Alum Foil or better yet a strip from a Mylar Balloon, I've done both of my 240's one each way. The Mylar works better. Use a drop of Super Glue on each end to secure the mylar or foil to the light pipe. Then use hot glue to secure the covers and change out the bulbs while you are in there. One of the 240's the bulbs were black. Makes a world of difference. SWMBO Stopped complaining she couldn'r read the gauges at night after the mod. Her car got the foil mine got the mylar a few months later. She noticed the difference between the two mods. Mylar baloons can be acquired at Dollar Tree for a buck and you don't have to have the filled. Doesn't what printing the balloon has on it the inside is a shiny silver. If you use foil remember to put the shiny side against the pipe. Russ W. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com