[W126 Coupe] clear rear tail light lens'

[Dick Spellman]

Strange.  I hit reply to sender (mbcoupes and the message below went
directly to Mike) anyway for anyone doing the lens update the notes may
help. \Dick

"Hi Mike:

I picked mine up from Wald USA.  I think Matt got his from an outfit in the
Netherlands.  I know his source still has them available for the 126, not so
sure about Wald.  I'm sure Matt will offer the Co. info.

If you do replace the rear lenses here are a few notes from my experience.

Replace the rubber rope seal (avail from MB by the meter) do not use the
original hardened molded piece and expect a water tight seal.  Each lens
needs a contiguous piece 2 feet in length so 2 meters will be plenty.  The
heads on the lens attachment bolts are an odd size so be prepared to take
one to local hardware store to match up a socket or hand driver.  Apply a
small amount of silicone grease to the bolt threads to ease tightening and
prevent the plastic towers on the lens from cracking from too much
resistance as each bolt runs the pre-drilled threads (which in my opinion
were very tight on the Wald).  I'd test fit each piece to see where the high
spots are on the fitment (generally to the side marker area).  Hose test
when done and add a really thin bead of clear silicone to any area showing
seepage.

That's it.

Dick"