Eurolight on American 940gl?

Sep 10th, 2006, 05:47

Hi there...

I have a 92 940GL (American version) and I was wondering if any of you know if the european version 1 piece only Headlight will fit on mine.

I sort of dislike the headlights split the way they are. I don't know the reason for that yet, Mercedes is the same thing too.

Thanks...

RollingThunder · Sep 10th, 2006, 11:30

Hi,

I understand that the Euro headlamps will fit - if you ask for more details on the US websites www.brickboards.com and/or www.turbobricks.com I'm sure they'll be able to give you full details including any caveats.

Regarding the reasoning, I think it was due to US legislation at the time - something to due with category of motor vehicle. A guess is that it was engine HP related - I seem to remember something about cars over a certain power outpur being classed as sports/high performance and so required different lights - presumably better, but as I said, all this is conjecture and a very gray memory! Might be something to look into if you're interested

Good luck with the lights.

BTW There is a US breakers yard www.vlvworld.com that sells Euro lamps occassionally - they should also be able to give you fitting info.

Sep 10th, 2006, 05:47	#1
lleiro Guest Location:	Eurolight on American 940gl? Hi there... I have a 92 940GL (American version) and I was wondering if any of you know if the european version 1 piece only Headlight will fit on mine. I sort of dislike the headlights split the way they are. I don't know the reason for that yet, Mercedes is the same thing too. Thanks...

Sep 10th, 2006, 11:30	#2
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Euro lamps etc Hi, I understand that the Euro headlamps will fit - if you ask for more details on the US websites www.brickboards.com and/or www.turbobricks.com I'm sure they'll be able to give you full details including any caveats. Regarding the reasoning, I think it was due to US legislation at the time - something to due with category of motor vehicle. A guess is that it was engine HP related - I seem to remember something about cars over a certain power outpur being classed as sports/high performance and so required different lights - presumably better, but as I said, all this is conjecture and a very gray memory! Might be something to look into if you're interested Good luck with the lights. BTW There is a US breakers yard www.vlvworld.com that sells Euro lamps occassionally - they should also be able to give you fitting info. __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

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