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Forum thread: headlight leak repair¶
clubsmartcar.com/index.php · p. 1 · Applies to: 451
Source: clubsmartcar.com Topic: headlight lens water leak repair Models discussed: 451 Language: en Solution status: yes
Problem: Headlight lens developed a water leak after replacement with a used lens from a 2005 smart; four of seven plastic clips holding the lens had degraded to microplastic dust and could not be recovered.
Solution: Replaced failed plastic clips with custom-made thick wire clips; coated rubber gasket with clear silicone, clamped lens in position, tied wire over lens clip locations and tightened with vice-grips, then filled lens-to-housing gap with clear silicone.
Key facts: - Original headlight damaged in 2020 collision; replaced with used lens from wrecked 2005 smart - Used lens had yellowed/crazed appearance from sun exposure - Water leak developed when vehicle stored outdoors in rain - Four of seven plastic retention clips degraded to microplastic dust due to age/UV exposure - Custom wire clips fabricated as replacement for failed plastic clips - Clear silicone sealant applied to rubber gasket and lens-to-housing gap - Author reports satisfactory end result
Forum thread: Rtest de joint de culasse sur un 451 2014¶
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Source: clubsmartcar.com Topic: head gasket failure Models discussed: 451 Language: en Solution status: yes
Problem: Lors du test de compression du cylindre 3 à 25 lbs, le cylindre 2 a craché un jet de liquide sucré en pleine face, indiquant un joint de culasse défaillant.
Solution: Remplacement du gasket de tête (joint de culasse)
Key facts: - Smart Fortwo 451 (2014) présenté avec problème de joint de culasse - Symptôme diagnostique: liquide sucré (liquide de refroidissement) expulsé lors du test de compression - Le test de compression a révélé une fuite interne entre cylindres (cylindre 2 affecté par le test du cylindre 3) - Auteur est mécanicien expérimenté (55+ ans d'expérience en mécanique)