#3DPrinted Firebird Head Light Motor Gear Repair #3DThursday #3DPrinting

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Brandon Kirkland shared a 3D Printed Head Light Motor Gear guide: “This is my Instructable where I document designing, and 3D printing my own 2000 Firebird Headlight gear

From the Guide:

…I’ve had a 2000 Firebird since I was 16 and I’ve been driving it daily. I’m very nostalgic for the car, and though it’s showing a lot of wear I try my best to keep it in shape. But after almost 15 years the teeth of the headlight motor gear sheared off and the passenger light made a ‘jackhammer’ sound whenever the motor was engaged. It’s a common problem, and there are a lot of solutions out there including buying a new gear or just replacing the headlight motor altogether.

The original gear in question was made by GM/Pontiac out of nylon. Very recently I finished designing and building my own custom 3D printer and I knew it could print Nylon filament. So this was the perfect opportunity!

In my personal experience, I believe having 3D printing technology at home can save a lot of money particularly if you’re already skilled with CAD. And yes printing a new gear was accomplished for ~25% of the cost for a new gear. But I’m really doing this because it a more ‘personal’ solution than just buying something off-the-shelf and let’s me put my touch on the car….

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