In a message dated 10/28/2002 3:54:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> I do remember that there was
> always a lot of talk about how wimpy the Vanagon headlights are and what
> alternatives, replacement bulbs and such, that were available to resolve
> this.  

       Cleaning a very good idea.  Alcohol is the liquid of preference and I 
use a small rag stuffed in to swirl around with the alcohol.  You can 
retrieve the rag with a pair of tweezers when your done.  Make sure the 
insides are perfectly dry before installing the bulbs.  Use dielectric grease 
on the rubber seal and on the electrical connections.  
       See my <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hdltrela.htm">Vanagon Headlamp Relay Upgrade</A> webpage for an inexpensive and 
easy way to get brighter light bulbs in there.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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