Driving Light Broke

[homersimpson]

I didn't listen to advice and get some protective covers.Looked the other day one is broken BUGGER. Does anyone know the best/cheapest place to get a replacment.1992 4ltr .Marks on lamp Cibie SC 0488047 e2 30.

Pete VG

[wavey]

Where can you get the protective covers??

[simpo two]

See thread about 3cm away from this one called 'driving light protectors'......

>> Edited by simpo two on Sunday 30th November 21:58

[wavey]

Sorted cheers .

[mrmaggit]

I'm not telepathic, honest, Guv!

[shpub]

Armourfend also do them.

[simpo two]

shpub said:

Armourfend also do them.

Yep but that will be the sticky-back plastic variety. Better than nothing, but surely not as good as a separate protector?

[prop]

My protectors were fixed with glued Velcro pads. I decided to remove the protector to clean the driving lights - bad idea because instead of the Velcro parting the glue de-bonded and the assembly needs to be stuck together again now.

Probably specified by the same designer who chose the dash-board vents that pop out and dont go back, the dashboard vinyl that shrinks away from the backing and the windscreen seals that separate frim the window. OK I'll stop moaning now.

[simpo two]

prop said:

My protectors were fixed with glued Velcro pads. I decided to remove the protector to clean the driving lights - bad idea because instead of the Velcro parting the glue de-bonded and the assembly needs to be stuck together again now.

You can either use superglue or buy more 'velcro dots' - the exhibition trade uses them - no doubt a PHer can send you a few if you ask nicely!

[PIERSY]

Velcro - Available from B&Q I believe.

Hope it helps

Piersy

[RichB]

Don't know about B&Q but the velcro dots are available from Partners and Rymans etc. R...

[prop]

RichB said:

Don't know about B&Q but the velcro dots are available from Partners and Rymans etc. R...

Thanks - I'll go and get some on the weekend. Apologies for excessive whinging yesterday - brought on by bad day at work.

[homersimpson]

Come on you thread hijackers what about my driving lights

[mrmaggit]

I think there was a post about replacement driving lights shortly after I was led to PH, back in august.

[redboy]

Had to replace one of mine earlier this year.... got it from the local car parts shop, about £60! It is listed as a VALEO part, number 082348, reference TVR3. Hope that helps.

[frankgilbert]

TRY DOUGLAS VALLEY BREAKERS THEY MIGHT HAVE A GRIFF THAT FITS THE BILL . see autotrader for address have an a site.internet

[dbt250172]

wavey said:

Where can you get the protective covers??

[Griffer]

Just a word regarding the covers, have you got the convex or flat lamp lenses on you car?
As an early one they could be convex (domed)if original. The later cars have flat lenses, and the covers are designed to fit these, which they do very well.
I have the convex type on my 4.ltr and had to return the covers I bought as there was no way to practically fit them as the lens curvature was too great.

Steve

[simpo two]

dbt250172 said:

wavey said: Where can you get the protective covers??

I found a pack of four in a car accessory shop. I think they were intended for a Capri, but the size is right so what the heck? Each one has three little swivel mounts - so it will stick on a curved front - and velcro so you can remove it for cleaning if you want.