So, what did I buy at Autozone?  What I removed looked like a sealed beam headlight, and it had no opening through which a bulb could be fit.  What I bought and installed looked like a sealed beam headlight, and had no opening through which a sealed beam could be fit.  It plugged into a receptacle behind the headlamp.  What is going on here?  mcneely

---- Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM> wrote: 
> 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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