Headlight Lens
Headlight Lens
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mouseymousey

Original Poster:

2,642 posts

267 months

Saturday 18th February 2006
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Hi all

I'm trying to find a replacement headlight lens for my 1997 Chimaera. I've found the part number (Bosch 1305 604 027) but no-one seems to have any in stock. Anyone got any ideas?

Also, has something happened to tvrgear.com? I just get a website not configured message when I try to access the site.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Matt

razorman

440 posts

260 months

Saturday 18th February 2006
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I had to have one replaced, but had it supplied and fitted through a main dealer (Racing Green. They did not seem to have any difficulty getting one. The dealers would probably sell you one even if you did not want them to fit it. Have you tried giving your nearest one a call?

mouseymousey

Original Poster:

2,642 posts

267 months

Saturday 18th February 2006
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I've tried a dealer but with no success, I'll phone a few more on Monday. OUt of interest how much did racing green charge you for supply and fitting? (If you don't mind me asking!)

razorman

440 posts

260 months

Saturday 18th February 2006
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mouseymousey said:
I've tried a dealer but with no success, I'll phone a few more on Monday. OUt of interest how much did racing green charge you for supply and fitting? (If you don't mind me asking!)


Can't really tell the total cost as I had a new starter motor and cigarette lighter fitted as well (the cigarette lighter broke and fell inside the door!) All I can tell is that the charge for the lens was £19 and £2 for a new gasket. So this should give you an idea if you intend to fit it yourself.

>> Edited by razorman on Saturday 18th February 17:52

UpTheIron

4,058 posts

298 months

Saturday 18th February 2006
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Also try the popular TVR bodyshops - Webbs etc - who may have a stockpile of second hand ones from cars that have had Cerbera-style conversions.

mouseymousey

Original Poster:

2,642 posts

267 months

Sunday 19th February 2006
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Thanks for the suggestions guys, much appreciated.

Andy11

193 posts

256 months

Sunday 19th February 2006
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Just replaced one of mine, nearest Bosch dealer and charged me £16 for it.

Mitchp

110 posts

255 months

Sunday 19th February 2006
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Got one from Peninsula TVR in Exeter about 2 months ago for £22.50. Was a bit of a fiddle to fit. I'd do both if i was you as the new one looks much clearer than the other side now

PeterC

386 posts

299 months

Monday 20th February 2006
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Mousey - Please send me your email address and I will forward you a copy of a text I wrote a couple of years ago that covers replacing a headlight lense on a Chimeara. This gives information on sourcing etc.

mouseymousey

Original Poster:

2,642 posts

267 months

Monday 20th February 2006
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Thanks for all your help with this chaps. I've now sourced one from Racing Green. £22.56 for the lens, £2.50 for the seal all inc vat.

PeterC I'll send you a PM in a min with my address, would appreciate the notes on fitting. Thanks.