one nice, fairly  inexpensive  solution is to retro fit single round large
headlights and their holder parts, from a 1980 to 85 Vanagon.
Then get Euro type headlamps that have replicable halogen bulbs.
I'm very pleased with the set I got.
headlight relays help too, though I haven't installed mine yet. I'm still
drawing full headlamp power through the light switch, but it's working fine.
check out Bus Depot . That's where I got mine I think.

Scott
turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Kimball" <kimballmk@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 10:38 AM
Subject: Head lights

> The headlights on my 1987 Westy are useless.  Have switched bulbs with no
> improvement.  Any similar problems and solutions?