Headlight parts

Post Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:38 pm

One of my headlights has a crack so I was looking to buy new, But is it possible to replace the lenses and chrome rims? Does anyone know if foglight lenses can be bought instead of replacing the whole unit?
I've been looking at GSF's website and there are parts listed as Headlight which are too cheap to be the whole unit but I can't make anymore sense of it than that!

Post Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:56 pm

Hi Michelle, something came up not long ago on here a link was posted about a company that sold replacement lenses, i`ll try and find the link

Post Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:05 pm

Think the chrome rings are available seperately, and the front glass comes complete with the reflector part to which it is bonded, known as an insert.
Think the foglights only come complete.

Post Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:12 pm

you can remove the glass, it just takes a bit of time, a stanley knife should do it, be careful though,

i found a site don`t think it was the one i saw before on here but looks good anyway

http://www.bmwlight.com/bmw_e30.htm

Post Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:34 pm

Ãƒ”šÃ‚£28 from eurocarparts for the facelift one.
and i know they do the foglamp lens but don't know the price.

Post Sat Jun 25, 2005 2:56 am

Brianmoooore wrote:Think the chrome rings are available seperately, and the front glass comes complete with the reflector part to which it is bonded, known as an insert.
Think the foglights only come complete.

Here are the part numbers listed on the ETK for the headlight inserts:

HIGH BEAM INSERT 1 63121386407 /8
LAMP LENS HELLA 1 09/1988 63121386715 /6

Not sure if they're available from the dealer as separate parts, though.

Post Sat Jun 25, 2005 5:59 am

Tech Articles, DIY smoked Hellas.

I explain how to remove the glass safely (wouldn't suggest a stanley if you value yer fingers!!!)

Glass i am led to belive you can buy, but if not scrap yard.

also explains now to stick them back on. PM me if you need any more advice.

mrlee

Post Sat Jun 25, 2005 10:53 am

Thanks for all the replies.
I can feel a shopping trip to GSF happening soon!

Post Sat Jun 25, 2005 11:55 am

Its worth getting new adjusters as well because to get the old ones out the best way is to use two pairs of pliers if there seized and it makes a mess of them.

Post Sat Jun 25, 2005 1:27 pm

Martinaston wrote:Its worth getting new adjusters as well because to get the old ones out the best way is to use two pairs of pliers if there seized and it makes a mess of them.

And give them a good dose of copper grease.

Guest · Post Sat Jun 25, 2005 4:24 pm

before you remove the headlamps remember to mark up a wall and do not move the car. saves a trip to get them aligned.