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Trading Area => Car Parts, bits For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: al brown on 28 May 2009, 11:14:37

Title: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: al brown on 28 May 2009, 11:14:37: Hi, I dont have enough posts to place a wanted ad, and was told to post here and it may get moved.
I have need of 2 of the black plastic headlight adjusters, mine have both shattered. The ones that always break! I dont really want to stump up for new headlights just for these, but I do understand they will be hard to get as it is a common fault, but I thought it would be worth a try.
Many thanks, Al
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: markey mark on 28 May 2009, 11:34:34: impossible to get matey !! :( :(
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: al brown on 28 May 2009, 11:41:53: Thought so, but thought it worth a try. Someone may have an old set of lamps of otherwise no use to anyone. Thought I might get lucky.
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: Phil B on 30 May 2009, 00:39:04: Did I hear the pre-facelift ones are of a more solid construction, or is my memory making things up again?
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: MetalRush on 30 May 2009, 02:50:24: Hey al,
do you mean the headlight adjusters inside the headlight?
Like this one:
(http://tweakers.net/ext/f/mZLa2k78gioS6sglBK7xSID9/full.jpg)

If so; i created a replacement for that:
(http://tweakers.net/ext/f/gdhLoXaprG67f0GxatCBcqUz/full.jpg)

(http://tweakers.net/ext/f/gGWPheVtY8aIGDfeqZ9cLqDh/full.jpg)

(http://tweakers.net/ext/f/gFyCl7Wl3GL864pqrRxrZVd8/full.jpg)

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Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: al brown on 30 May 2009, 11:48:41: Yep, thats them!
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: Andy B on 30 May 2009, 12:28:38: Quote
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If so; i created a replacement for that:
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That looks to be a excellent replacement! Any chance of some sizes/drawings? I repaired mine with epoxy glue but yours looks far superior & long lasting idea!
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: MetalRush on 30 May 2009, 13:29:29: @ al: I am busy with another friend, who said they did not fit his headlight. Perhaps I have to redesign this solution. How urgent is your request?
I am willing to create several sets and help out my fellow Omega-lovers (of course at a reasonable price).

@ Andy: like stated, I have to redesign the model... but I could measure this unit for you.
Are you able/have the possibility to weld stainless steel? Because all components are stainless steel (incl. the ball; it's from a SKF bearing ;D )
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: Andy B on 30 May 2009, 15:17:25: Quote
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Are you able/have the possibility to weld stainless steel? Because all components are stainless steel (incl. the ball; it's from a SKF bearing ;D )

I do have the facilities to weld stainless & if I'm making anything for myself at work I always try to make it out of shiney stainless steel ...... it'd be rude not to! :y

A ball from a bearing ....... brilliant! ;D ;D ;D :y :y
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: Miggy24 on 31 May 2009, 09:38:39: I have a spare set of headlights with them in :y
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: VX1 on 01 June 2009, 21:40:38: Al,
I have two sets here mate that I no longer require due to purchasing new headlights.

Paul :y
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: MetalRush on 01 June 2009, 22:22:20: Ok, so no alternatives required here?
If the measures are required, I can put them here...
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: albitz on 01 June 2009, 22:26:23: I think it would be very useful if you were to put dimensions etc on here,a very neat looking job you have done. :y
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: Andy B on 01 June 2009, 22:28:59: Quote
Ok, so no alternatives required here?
If the measures are required, I can put them here...

I'm sure that if you were prepared to post up dimensions of your headlamp adjusters, people would be able to get them made even if they didn't have access to stainless welding. :y
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: MetalRush on 01 June 2009, 22:36:02: Hey, it's not rocket sience... I will grab the light tomorrow from the office and measure it.
I'll post the details in the evening.
Title: Re: Headlight adjusters needed
Post by: Andy B on 01 June 2009, 22:43:20: Quote
Hey, it's not rocket sience... I will grab the light tomorrow from the office and measure it.
I'll post the details in the evening.

We know! But it's a lot easier for us if we have dimensions to work to rather than having to strip down our own headlamps! :y :y :y ;)