Amber Front Indicators

[Tarmac Tickler]

greymrj said:

Escort Mk 4 Rear ones (not van or cabrio) are definitely getting harder but they are more recent and were made in bigger quantities so can still be found.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-Mk4-1986-199...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-ESCORT-MK-4-GENUINE...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Escort-MK4-Rear-Lig...

Agree, although I looked at those and getting a decent matching pair is not so easy, the pair listed are in Ramsgate and are collection only. I did buy a pair off ebay and when they arrived one was cracked in the corner so had to go through the dispute process to get a part refund, so now have an odd light that may be kept as a spare...

Edited by Tarmac Tickler on Sunday 28th August 09:17

[Deeman]

Yep - always speak to the seller on the rear lights as the wrap around bit (Indicator coloured bit) usually snaps off or cracks in the post and needs to be really really well packaged. I had this a couple of times, but on both occasions the sellers were great and no arguments.

[greymrj]

Another word of warning! The grp mouldings in the tail light area on the S, especially the early ones, are not 100% reliable (now there is s surprise!). If you just bolt the new unit in it could well catch or get distorted and as you tighten the nuts..it cracks. Guess how I found that out! The recess on one side on mine is considerably shallower and I had to grind a touch off the end of the corner projection of the lens and slightly change the spacing of the seal strip to get a good enough fit.

[Tarmac Tickler]

greymrj said:

Another word of warning! The grp mouldings in the tail light area on the S, especially the early ones, are not 100% reliable (now there is s surprise!). If you just bolt the new unit in it could well catch or get distorted and as you tighten the nuts..it cracks. Guess how I found that out! The recess on one side on mine is considerably shallower and I had to grind a touch off the end of the corner projection of the lens and slightly change the spacing of the seal strip to get a good enough fit.

Thank you for mentioning that, I will hopefully get time to play with my car shortly and changing the rear lights over is on my list! Appreciate you pointing this out. Are the seals sufficient on there own or do people seal them with a sealant?

Also, re the front Indicators, the ones for sale @ TVR Parts Ltd illustrates (see link below) it coming with the bulb holder section too, the description does say Lens but wondered if you get the whole lot? I will be asking them to clarify that. Also lucky for me they are not far from where I work so I can physically go and see the product to compare with what I currently have.

http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-s2...

[Tarmac Tickler]

Lights at both ends all sorted now, thanks for the help and advice.

Especially TVR-Stu

[greymrj]

http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-s2...

Jesus!!!! at £108 a piece they had better be original type. Better get them separately insured as well. I have got to be completely honest, I do not like them anyway, they dont fit the aperture or match the bumper rubber very well. Those fragile edges always seem to get cracked and then they look awful. Mind you, I am a pensioner, rather spend that much on something important!

[Tarmac Tickler]

greymrj said:

http://tvr-parts.com/tvr-parts/part-details/tvr-s2...

Jesus!!!! at £108 a piece they had better be original type. Better get them separately insured as well. I have got to be completely honest, I do not like them anyway, they dont fit the aperture or match the bumper rubber very well. Those fragile edges always seem to get cracked and then they look awful. Mind you, I am a pensioner, rather spend that much on something important!

I didn't buy those from there

[DJR 7]

I bought a set of clear and amber (wasn't sure what colour to paint the car) much cheaper on fleebay

[Tarmac Tickler]

DJR 7 said:

I bought a set of clear and amber (wasn't sure what colour to paint the car) much cheaper on fleebay

If you can find them on eBay.....

Got an Amber pair with the backing/bulb housing from a very kind forum poster

[DJR 7]

Sorry i should have said, mine are from the guy that re manufactures them. he can be contacted at www.scimitar-tvrcentre.nl he often advertises on eBay so you shouldn't have a problem finding them, if not contact him directly.

They come as a complete unit, bulb holder and lens.
Not overly expensive considering the rarity, i believe he runs a batch quite frequently

Edited by DJR 7 on Friday 2nd September 12:26

Edited by DJR 7 on Friday 2nd September 12:28

[greymrj]

Checked the site, 80 Euros each presumably plus postage. Just a little bit better. Does refer however to being without bulb holders?

[DJR 7]

Sorry, by Bulb holder i meant the back of the lense (the black moulding)

This is what i received


I then bought the actual Bulb holder and clip connector separately as mine where rotten.

[Tarmac Tickler]

Where did you get the bulb holder from that fits please, mine are OK ish but not a great fit as worn?
Thanks.

[DJR 7]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/3waycomp

Hope this link works?

Look under lamps and Bulbs in the eBay shop, the holders are listed as DAF LF45

You will need the associated connectors too, I added an additional o ring to my holders for a snug fit.

Edited by DJR 7 on Saturday 3rd September 12:30

[Tarmac Tickler]

That's great, thank you.

[greymrj]

Anybody who is going down the line of Nissan Terrano front indicators, or who wants a spare pair in stock, should draw their wife/partners attention to ebay and to search accordingly. Christmas is a comin' and there are suddenly quite a few for sale! Incidentally it doesnt matter which 'hand' you bu on the S you can just turn the lens over. The units come complete with the back and reflector, it is rare to see the lens sold separately

[phillpot]

greymrj said:

Anybody who is going down the line of Nissan Terrano front indicators, or who wants a spare pair in stock, should draw their wife/partners attention to ebay and to search accordingly.

If she really loves you she'll get you some genuine ones

[greymrj]

If she gets you the replica originals she loves you £twice as much!
Did notice that they are now down to £65, and not selling as he has relisted twice. As predicted the Terrano ones are coming up in price a little.

[TVRees]

greymrj said:

If she gets you the replica originals she loves you £twice as much!
Did notice that they are now down to £65, and not selling as he has relisted twice. As predicted the Terrano ones are coming up in price a little.

£65 a pair, would be much better !