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Old 26-06-2008, 03:31 AM   #1
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Default Water in AU2 XR8 Headlight 2000 model

I noticed my left headlight had condensation, further examination i found that my head light was quater full with water.. The car has only done 35,000 Kilo`s......Just wondering how does the water get into a sealed beam headlight? And how do you remove it? It seems the nose has to be removed, Hope there`s a easier way..
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Old 26-06-2008, 08:18 AM   #2
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I noticed my left headlight had condensation, further examination i found that my head light was quater full with water.. The car has only done 35,000 Kilo`s......Just wondering how does the water get into a sealed beam headlight? And how do you remove it? It seems the nose has to be removed, Hope there`s a easier way..
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Because it isn't a sealed beam light. Bad glue or a crack somewhere will do it.
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Old 26-06-2008, 09:19 AM   #3
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As far as removing the nosecone, it's not very hard. It's just six bolts, but you will need the hands of a midget in some places.
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As far as removing the nosecone, it's not very hard. It's just six bolts, but you will need the hands of a midget in some places.
and always remember where things were so you can put them back on correctly, isn't that right Peuty
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and always remember where things were so you can put them back on correctly, isn't that right Peuty
Yes, well, erm, uh........

Thats correct Russell, thanks for pointing that out!
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Old 26-06-2008, 11:04 AM   #6
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Bolly, just had mine repaired from The Headlight Hospital run and owned by a fellow forum member here known as DOK.
Scott is Melb based and he reseals them and replaces reflecteors if required.
Great service and a great price and I'm based in Sydney.
Mine being a TSeries black bezel Ford want $480+gst coughcough !
I have his mobile if you require.
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Old 26-06-2008, 01:36 PM   #7
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Hey mate have you got the rubber caps on the back of the light? I took mine off and thought it would make it easier to replace a globe if need be and it seems that without them water seems to run into the light. put em back on and no leaks. Without them mine too filled a third full of water after days of consistant heavy rain, To empty them I pulled the globe out and inserted some plastic tube (u can use vacuum hose) into the bottom of the light and sucked it up in lots until it was empty, took a couple a minutes each light and no need to dismantle anything.
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Old 26-06-2008, 06:42 PM   #8
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Thanks Howesy
As soon as i read your message, i didn`t remember seeing a rubber seal at the back of the left headlight. So i had a quick look and its missing, but the right headlight seal is still fitted.. THANKS for your advice Howesy..
Can you still buy them at the Ford Dealership??
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Thanks Howesy
As soon as i read your message, i didn`t remember seeing a rubber seal at the back of the left headlight. So i had a quick look and its missing, but the right headlight seal is still fitted.. THANKS for your advice Howesy..
Can you still buy them at the Ford Dealership??
Not sure mate but mine hasn't leaked a drop since.
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