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Subject:Re: Time to replace headlight
From:Bob Stevens
Date:Sun, 2 Dec 2012 10:47:20 -0700

Patti,

Do NOT buy the entire outer headlight assembly. It is not necessary, and
also is not
a sealed beam headlight. As an example, go to the bus depot site and look
at their
offerings of headlight assembly, AND the light bulb (9004) itself here:
http://www.busdepot.com/lights-and-lenses?p=1
For one thing, the price difference between $200 for the assembly,and
$13.00 for the bulb,
is scary.

Yes, you can find these bulbs at almost any of your local auto supply
stores. They are common.
Both the high beam and low beam headlights have separate bulbs, and are not
sealed beam lights.

bob

On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 8:37 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Patti, I got a replacement sealed beam headlamp for my 1991 Volkswagen
> Vanagon GL Campmobile at a local Autozone store.  I just used the model of
> my vehicle, and got the right headlamp.  It is the whole sealed beam, not a
> bulb.  mcneely
>
> ---- PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > Hi, everyone and happy holidays.
> The headlight went out on my 1990 Westy automatic.  I've had it since 2007,
> so I guess it's about time.  Will I need to replace the whole headlight
> unit or just a bulb.  Whatever it is, can it be found in a local Pep Boys?
>  I plan to replace both lights (for good measure!)  Can someone please give
> me a make and model # of headlight that I should buy.  I'd appreciate any
> pointers you send my way.
> Thanks.
> Patti
>
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