Video of BRUTALS headlight fix... FAQ
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Video of BRUTALS headlight fix... FAQ
NEW VIDEO is up. 2 days ago had the drooping headlight so I figured I'd bust out the old camcorder and add another video to my installments and hopefully help out some people that needed better visualizations. I didnt do a tool breakdown on this one cause the only tool you should need is a drill. Hope this helps out some people. SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUTAL FOR FIGURING OUT THIS SIMPLE CHEAP FIX FOR US.
Be on the lookout for my brake video that will be up next weekend. I warped a rotor so I'm installing new rotors next weekend so will be doing a brake video for you guys and will post up another thread once its done. Will be a how to on the STR Brembos front and rear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFRqW...e=mfu_in_order
Be on the lookout for my brake video that will be up next weekend. I warped a rotor so I'm installing new rotors next weekend so will be doing a brake video for you guys and will post up another thread once its done. Will be a how to on the STR Brembos front and rear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFRqW...e=mfu_in_order
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I may not of clarified to well. BRUTAL had that post about the fix and the knowledge I took that knowledge and made the video since I was subjected to the problem 2 days ago. This way people could have a better visual on what to do and what to look for to diagnose since the post he made just had pics you cant really show what to check for looseness to find out if the screw method will work for you.
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No problem just glad they help people out. Got some more coming. Will be moving soon and should be getting a garage so my videos will get better. Asking Santa for a tripod also so they wont be so shakey with me trying to film with one hand and wrench with the other. If I dont get one I'll at least not be working in gravel and could actually set something up to hold the camera better.
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Thanks Vance and Brutal, did this today. However, I kept hitting that "chrome tab" nipple thingy that it sticking out. It did push the housing back to where I think it should be, but the 1" screw is sticking out about 1.4'. Are you screwing this into the base of chrome bypassing the "nipple"?
Also, in regards to moisture gettign in there eventually making a wreck of your inner headlamp, did you put any sealant or anything around the screw? Thanks -JG
Also, in regards to moisture gettign in there eventually making a wreck of your inner headlamp, did you put any sealant or anything around the screw? Thanks -JG
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thanks vance and brutal, did this today. However, i kept hitting that "chrome tab" nipple thingy that it sticking out. It did push the housing back to where i think it should be, but the 1" screw is sticking out about 1.4'. Are you screwing this into the base of chrome bypassing the "nipple"?
Also, in regards to moisture gettign in there eventually making a wreck of your inner headlamp, did you put any sealant or anything around the screw? Thanks -jg
Also, in regards to moisture gettign in there eventually making a wreck of your inner headlamp, did you put any sealant or anything around the screw? Thanks -jg
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Is the inner headlamp area (where the bulbs are) sealed from where we are screwing into or will moisture be able to make its way through potentially causing problems?
Thanks man, -JG
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The headlights are vented anyways since they are HID. Thats what the tube that comes out the back is for. I guess you could throw some silicone since its in the front and you may get water from driving and it hitting the front. My screw went all the way in so I didnt use anything to seal it since it is seated but I can see where it may come in in a really good rain storm with the screw sticking out some. Wouldnt hurt.
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I did this fix last weekend and it worked perfectly. The only value I would add is that I bought the smaller diameter of the 1 inch sheet metal screw as to not crack the clear plastic area. Once I did the fix, I drove around and noticed that one headlight was much higher than the other. I then pointed the headlights at a wall to see how uneven they were. To fix it I had to play with the screws and pull them out a bit to get them even and at a desired level. I would say they are a few millimeters out from the plastic. I checked to see if they are hitting the hood and they are not, so its okay to have come space in between the plastic and the head of the screw.
Hope this helps, thanks for saving me $$$$. Oil change soon (also great video).
Hope this helps, thanks for saving me $$$$. Oil change soon (also great video).
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NEW VIDEO is up. 2 days ago had the drooping headlight so I figured I'd bust out the old camcorder and add another video to my installments and hopefully help out some people that needed better visualizations. I didnt do a tool breakdown on this one cause the only tool you should need is a drill. Hope this helps out some people. SPECIAL THANKS TO BRUTAL FOR FIGURING OUT THIS SIMPLE CHEAP FIX FOR US.
Be on the lookout for my brake video that will be up next weekend. I warped a rotor so I'm installing new rotors next weekend so will be doing a brake video for you guys and will post up another thread once its done. Will be a how to on the STR Brembos front and rear.
Fixing Drooping Headlights on S type R Jaguar - YouTube
Be on the lookout for my brake video that will be up next weekend. I warped a rotor so I'm installing new rotors next weekend so will be doing a brake video for you guys and will post up another thread once its done. Will be a how to on the STR Brembos front and rear.
Fixing Drooping Headlights on S type R Jaguar - YouTube