Rubbish headlights - Page 3

SteveSarre · Mar 23rd, 2020, 08:44

Hi all,

A few years ago I had a number of reflectors professionally refinished.

I have used them for myself on a number of V70s and they were a huge improvement.

The refinisher didn't mask the black metal shroud that surrounds the bulb and it was tricky to remove, so that got refinished as well.

These units are holding up just fine, and the difference from the tarnished originals is huge.
I also have a collection of Volvo orginal not Deepo housings, caps, adjustment motors, clips and glasses. (All RHD). And some stainless caps (Deepo I think).

If anyone wants a reflector for £35 including postage and packing please PM me (specify left or right side).
If you need other headlight bits, let me know and we can work something out.

After I have sent some out I will have a better idea of post and packing costs, so the price may change. Headlights are quite bulky.

Payment by PayPal

HTH
Steve

Cookeh · Mar 23rd, 2020, 11:33

Don't suppose you have 850 ones, or could perhaps PM me with the name of the company so I can send my 850 ones out?

charlesboya · Mar 23rd, 2020, 20:30

Yes indeed 850 ones would be great.

SteveSarre · Mar 24th, 2020, 18:00

Sorry no 850s

It was a while ago, and I don't think I have the supplier details any longer.

Steve

Toplights · Mar 25th, 2020, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveNP

Was it ever established whether the LHD and RHD reflectors are the same?
Although for the £20 per pair difference it's hardly worth the hassle of taking the lenses off, cleaning the old ones and refitting them.

Hi Dave, did the headlights come with hight adjustment motors or did you have to swap them over with your old ones?

DaveNP · Mar 25th, 2020, 11:34

That would be tdidave or turboboy who bought them, I've not got round to mine yet. Although at £70 and recalling other threads about headlights I'd think they probably don't include the motors.

Luxobarge · Mar 25th, 2020, 14:47

I can confirm that the ones from PFV don't include the motors, they'd be a lot more expensive if they did. However, they're really easy to swap over, so no biggie.

turboboy · Mar 26th, 2020, 09:06

As luxobarge says, they do not include the motor but are easy to change over. They connect via a ball-joint to the reflector which you just pop out and push back in.

tdidave · Mar 29th, 2020, 11:55

No motors, but dead easy to fit..

Dave..

readview · Mar 31st, 2020, 16:20

We have plenty of good used 850 headlamps in stock,even a pair of 91-93 ones as well. read view garage 01254 234382

Mar 23rd, 2020, 08:44	#21
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:08 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Hi all, A few years ago I had a number of reflectors professionally refinished. I have used them for myself on a number of V70s and they were a huge improvement. The refinisher didn't mask the black metal shroud that surrounds the bulb and it was tricky to remove, so that got refinished as well. These units are holding up just fine, and the difference from the tarnished originals is huge. I also have a collection of Volvo orginal not Deepo housings, caps, adjustment motors, clips and glasses. (All RHD). And some stainless caps (Deepo I think). If anyone wants a reflector for £35 including postage and packing please PM me (specify left or right side). If you need other headlight bits, let me know and we can work something out. After I have sent some out I will have a better idea of post and packing costs, so the price may change. Headlights are quite bulky. Payment by PayPal HTH Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Mar 23rd, 2020, 11:33	#22
Cookeh Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2022 17:04 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Derbyshire	Don't suppose you have 850 ones, or could perhaps PM me with the name of the company so I can send my 850 ones out? __________________ 1995 Volvo 850 T5 Estate (Manual)

Mar 24th, 2020, 18:00	#24
SteveSarre Premier Member Last Online: Today 22:08 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: London/West Country	Sorry no 850s It was a while ago, and I don't think I have the supplier details any longer. Steve __________________ V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Man. 1999 Red V70 2.5 10V Auto 1998 Green C70 T 20V Auto Conv. 2001 Blue, C70 T5 Auto Conv. 2000 Blue V70 2.5 Turbo AWD Auto 1998 Green, V70 2.5 10V Auto BiFuel 1999 Red (scrapped) V70 20v Auto 1999 Green (scrapped)

Mar 25th, 2020, 11:34	#26
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Today 23:45 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	That would be tdidave or turboboy who bought them, I've not got round to mine yet. Although at £70 and recalling other threads about headlights I'd think they probably don't include the motors. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Mar 25th, 2020, 14:47	#27
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:37 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	I can confirm that the ones from PFV don't include the motors, they'd be a lot more expensive if they did. However, they're really easy to swap over, so no biggie. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Mar 23rd, 2020, 20:30	#23
charlesboya charlesboya Last Online: Apr 12th, 2024 18:04 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	Yes indeed 850 ones would be great.

Mar 26th, 2020, 09:06	#28
turboboy Master Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2023 08:44 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twickenham	Headlights As luxobarge says, they do not include the motor but are easy to change over. They connect via a ball-joint to the reflector which you just pop out and push back in. __________________ Turboboy Current: 1998 Volvo V70 2.3 T5 Auto. Previous: 2000 Volvo V40 T4; 1981/2 265 (x2); 1988 740 Turbo Estate.

Mar 29th, 2020, 11:55	#29
tdidave V70 TDi CD Last Online: Sep 28th, 2023 23:47 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FALMOUTH..CORNWALL	No motors, but dead easy to fit.. Dave.. __________________ My old Turquoise 850 TDi GLT & my present Garnet Red V70 TDi CD My 1998 V70 TDi CD : http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/album.php?albumid=654

Mar 31st, 2020, 16:20	#30
readview Trader Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 11:41 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: accrington	We have plenty of good used 850 headlamps in stock,even a pair of 91-93 ones as well. read view garage 01254 234382

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