[Wanted] Headlight housing cover

Triggster · 02-19-2013, 05:21 PM

My drivers headlight is missing the cover from the back so it's steaming up. Would anyone know if you can order them individually or have any how idea how I could get one?

JTMR360 · 02-20-2013, 03:33 AM

I have a self confessed headlight fetish from converting RHD to LHD etc and modifying about 12 sets for many different JDM cars, in particular Evo's.

I know from having this problem myself that you can find them on eBay occasionally, at breakers or depending on the car, order them as a separate part.

In the meantime my suggestion would be to get some silica gel bags out of something like a new handbag, yes, take the plunge, let the missus treat herself to one lol and take the silica gel and tie it securely to a bit of string and pop it in the headlight.

Before you do this you could also GENTLY warm it up to evaporate any moisture with a hair dryer, heat guns are too hot.

Seal the back with electrical tape, a toilet plunger head or even the bottom of a drinks bottle can work to keep the water out.

The silica gel will absorb any left over moisture leaving you to source the cap and replace it.

HTH

Triggster · 02-20-2013, 01:33 PM

Sounds like a plan, thanks for the advice.

Triggster · 03-08-2013, 05:30 PM

Bit of a bump, nothing is appearing on ebay.

Won a n/s LCI headlight and it has arrived with no housing covers.

So if anyone has the rear covers for:
pre-lci halogen o/s headlight
lci halogen n/s headlight

Or know part numbers then let me know please.

Triggster · 03-10-2013, 05:35 PM

Bump.

JTMR360 · 03-10-2013, 06:02 PM

You could buy a damaged headlight from eBay and sell the other bits after you have taken the cover?

Breakers on eBay? Local breakers?

Josh1a1h · 03-10-2013, 07:25 PM

You may be in luck mate. I have spares for a Pre LCI.

PM me

IK6SPEED · 03-10-2013, 09:07 PM

does anyone know if they will fit from an pre lci? i have the pre lci covers, but am about to buy an lci halogen lights but he doesnt have the back covers, are they the same?

Triggster · 03-11-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTMR360

You could buy a damaged headlight from eBay and sell the other bits after you have taken the cover?

Breakers on eBay? Local breakers?

I emailed several ebay breakers regarding them, two replied and neither had any.

Buying a damaged headlight is to much hassle as well and what part could you really sell on rather than the bulbs?

JTMR360 · 03-11-2013, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triggster

I emailed several ebay breakers regarding them, two replied and neither had any.

Buying a damaged headlight is to much hassle as well and what part could you really sell on rather than the bulbs?

I sold headlight clear covers, projectors, cases for Evo 7-9's.

They don't sell quickly but if the unit is cheap enough and in good nick you may make most of your cash back...

Depends how much you want a rear cap I guess.

Josh1a1h · 03-12-2013, 02:22 AM

If you buy an e90 headlight just for the lid, I will buy the housing off you after if it is a decent price.

02-19-2013, 05:21 PM	#1
Triggster First Lieutenant 17 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 07 E90 M Sport 330D Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N. Ireland iTrader: (0)	[Wanted] Headlight housing cover My drivers headlight is missing the cover from the back so it's steaming up. Would anyone know if you can order them individually or have any how idea how I could get one?
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JTMR360 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 221 Posts Drives: E90 2008 335d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Just outside Banbury iTrader: (0)	I have a self confessed headlight fetish from converting RHD to LHD etc and modifying about 12 sets for many different JDM cars, in particular Evo's. I know from having this problem myself that you can find them on eBay occasionally, at breakers or depending on the car, order them as a separate part. In the meantime my suggestion would be to get some silica gel bags out of something like a new handbag, yes, take the plunge, let the missus treat herself to one lol and take the silica gel and tie it securely to a bit of string and pop it in the headlight. Before you do this you could also GENTLY warm it up to evaporate any moisture with a hair dryer, heat guns are too hot. Seal the back with electrical tape, a toilet plunger head or even the bottom of a drinks bottle can work to keep the water out. The silica gel will absorb any left over moisture leaving you to source the cap and replace it. HTH
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Triggster First Lieutenant 17 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 07 E90 M Sport 330D Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N. Ireland iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a plan, thanks for the advice.
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Triggster First Lieutenant 17 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 07 E90 M Sport 330D Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N. Ireland iTrader: (0)	Bit of a bump, nothing is appearing on ebay. Won a n/s LCI headlight and it has arrived with no housing covers. So if anyone has the rear covers for: pre-lci halogen o/s headlight lci halogen n/s headlight Or know part numbers then let me know please.
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JTMR360 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 221 Posts Drives: E90 2008 335d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Just outside Banbury iTrader: (0)	You could buy a damaged headlight from eBay and sell the other bits after you have taken the cover? Breakers on eBay? Local breakers?
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	You may be in luck mate. I have spares for a Pre LCI. PM me
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IK6SPEED Banned 4488 Rep 10,473 Posts Drives: BMW M3 / AH3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	does anyone know if they will fit from an pre lci? i have the pre lci covers, but am about to buy an lci halogen lights but he doesnt have the back covers, are they the same?
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	If you buy an e90 headlight just for the lid, I will buy the housing off you after if it is a decent price.
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