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Old Dec 30th, 2018, 19:17   #1
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Default headlamp reflector clips?

does anyone stock the white nylon clips that hold the headlamp reflector in place?
Failing that is there a fix/bodge that would do the trick? Thanks,
Jim
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Old Dec 30th, 2018, 22:35   #2
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https://www.ipdusa.com/products/1657...djuster-socket

They appear to have some! Not near though!.... have you tried Holden, speak to Kevin or Ian?
Parts are definitely getting harder to get.
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Old Dec 31st, 2018, 01:00   #3
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Although it is white I don't think that is the part needed. Brookhouse has the reflector and seal plus the clips for one reflector for £36. They may be able to supply the clips separately.
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Old Dec 31st, 2018, 09:32   #4
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Your local Volvo dealer can supply the majority of spares for 200 series cars, just ask at the parts counter.

The Volvo part number for these is 1307452 and they cost a pound or so each direct from Volvo. You’ll need three for each headlight.

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Old Dec 31st, 2018, 09:46   #5
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Bugjam's answer sounds like the business. Kushti.

I think this might be the item which is rather a lot more money via eBay from NL.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-1307452-Headlamp-reflector-anchorage-240-260-1981-1993/112048217002?hash=item1a16981baa:g:UQAAAOSw2tNbtg3 r:rk:3f:1&frcectupt=true

When I replaced my 240 reflectors the kit from Charlton Volvo Centre included the white plastic anchorages that must I think be what you want. And they had them available separately.

Have you bought reflectors without those white plastic bits? Or would it be worth buying a pair of reflectors now and making sure the supplier includes those anchorage clips. Then whilst doing the job you can do it completely.



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Old Dec 31st, 2018, 11:33   #6
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Your local Volvo dealer can supply the majority of spares for 200 series cars, just ask at the parts counter.

The Volvo part number for these is 1307452 and they cost a pound or so each direct from Volvo. You’ll need three for each headlight.

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Great! Thanks for the help.Jim
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Old Jan 5th, 2019, 17:23   #7
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Bugjam's answer sounds like the business. Kushti.

I think this might be the item which is rather a lot more money via eBay from NL.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-1307452-Headlamp-reflector-anchorage-240-260-1981-1993/112048217002?hash=item1a16981baa:g:UQAAAOSw2tNbtg3 r:rk:3f:1&frcectupt=true

When I replaced my 240 reflectors the kit from Charlton Volvo Centre included the white plastic anchorages that must I think be what you want. And they had them available separately.

Have you bought reflectors without those white plastic bits? Or would it be worth buying a pair of reflectors now and making sure the supplier includes those anchorage clips. Then whilst doing the job you can do it completely.



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Hi Stephen
I saw that you recently mentioned replacing your headlight reflectors. I've read various articles and the Haynes manual but can figure out if you can replace by simply removing the front glass only?
Did you remove grille and the side indicator to get to the glass spring clips?
Thanks,
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Old Jan 5th, 2019, 17:43   #8
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I replaced my reflectors a few years ago now, but remember similar problems re nuts being so stiff the bolt heads in the housings give up preventing rotation.
I removed all glass-fixing clips from the front by only removing the indicator unit, but one might have to sacrifice the chrome edging on the upper edges if those fixing screws are stubborn too.
When inside I had to chisel off those now-brittle white clips so I could get a spanner on those heads: don't do this until you have replacements!
One of Mr Volvo's less intelligent designs.....

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Hi Stephen
I saw that you recently mentioned replacing your headlight reflectors. I've read various articles and the Haynes manual but can figure out if you can replace by simply removing the front glass only?
Did you remove grille and the side indicator to get to the glass spring clips?
Thanks,
Chris
I had to remove the sidelight units to be able to remove the headllight units. Havibg removed the headllights as complete units, the clips holding the glass to the headlight body can be removed working on the bench. Some clips will "fly off" so don't be surprised by that.

The reflectors sit on adjusters and those white clips do break. Have a full set of new white plastic clips ready to use. The reflectors I bought included all clips including those white clips.

Triple -S has replied re the way you describe the job. I haven't tried that idea.

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I replaced my reflectors a few years ago now, but remember similar problems re nuts being so stiff the bolt heads in the housings give up preventing rotation.
I removed all glass-fixing clips from the front by only removing the indicator unit, but one might have to sacrifice the chrome edging on the upper edges if those fixing screws are stubborn too.
When inside I had to chisel off those now-brittle white clips so I could get a spanner on those heads: don't do this until you have replacements!
One of Mr Volvo's less intelligent designs.....

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Removing the glass from the front with the headlight still in situ sounds like a good plan. Well done.

EDIT: I'm not sure I could cope with the clips that hold the glass to the headlight body working with the headlight in situ in the car.

I removed the entire headlight from the car. If the securing nuts had not undone, I might have tried doing the job in situ as you describe.

The securing nuts do corrode to a strong bond with the stud threads. Well yes the stud are hex hear machine screws and the hex head is held in the plastic of the headlight body. With corroded nuts, the machine screws turn abd the hex heads damage their fixing in the headlight body. Once the hex heads start turning in the plastic of the headlight body, one is up a creek. There are ideas to fix that.

I had no problem, either by luck, or, by advance planning. Having read about this issue in the forum. I made it a frequent maintenance task to apply a good penetrating oil to all the retaining nuts, three per headlight. An aerosol of PlusGas with a straw to apply "accurately". Frequently over a time period. Come the day I approached the task with gentleness and with trepidation. All six nuts undid really easily with little force. When reassembling I applied copper based grease.



I did not use WD40. That is said to be not a penetrating oil as such.


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Old Jan 5th, 2019, 22:38   #10
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I had one once with the nuts rusted solid. Forcing them ripped the plastic seatings inside. I managed to get a small angle grinder in with care, and together with a hacksaw blade held in a rag, cut the nuts free.

Once inside the headlight I extracted the remains and glued new bolts in with resin.
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