funkymanz
Isuzu Baby
'94 Black MU - XS
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Post by funkymanz on May 24, 2004 20:33:38 GMT 11
Hey Guys and Gals,
Just wondering if anyone has had a blown headlight in their MU. You see, i needed to get in behind my headlight over the weekend and I realised that my headlight / bulb is one whole unit, ie: if the bulb blows then its a whole new unit to buy!!!
So with this expensive prospect in mind, i was wondering how long the bulb will last! It has lasted 10 years so hear is hoping it will last another 10!
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Post by Andrew on May 24, 2004 20:58:03 GMT 11
yes they are a sealed unit, however dont worry about cost.. they are only about $40 each... Shop around for prices. the Lowest I have heard is $32.00.
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Post by caffa on May 25, 2004 14:34:24 GMT 11
Yeah, $32 is about right. Bang for buck, I have replaced mine with diamond halogen numbers($35.20 ea). ![]() members.oztralia.com/~federalaffair/diamond headlight.jpg[/img] I sourced them from www.ozeparts.com.au (thanks yarn) and havent looked back. They were delivered overnight and 2 X 55/90 halogen globes later ($12 ea.) I have the best lights I have ever had on the MU. Dont know about longjevity yet, time will tell. |
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Post by Giovanni on May 30, 2004 20:28:16 GMT 11
Hi Team,
With regards to these headlamps,if you gals and guys go dipping,pardon the pun,your headlamps in the drink a lot stick to the sealed beam lamps as they are 100%watertight and will still work under water.Where as the semi sealed units,which have a replaceable lamp, are not so water tight and if non-quartz lamps are fitted the lamps will explode on contact with water.Plus it is a sh***y job to extract the silt and water out of the lamp body after a dunking.
ciao
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Post by geeves on May 31, 2004 17:54:36 GMT 11
An easy way to dry the semi sealed lamps is to remove the bulb then heat gentaly from the front ( I used a 500 watt flood light at 300 mm for 20 min) while blowing gentaly into the lens via a hose Its a bit fiddly but can be done with the lamp and battery in place even on the right hand side
Cleaning the yelloy clay from the bottom of the lamp can wait as thees only a little bit
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funkymanz
Isuzu Baby
'94 Black MU - XS
Posts: 43
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Post by funkymanz on Jun 2, 2004 7:26:02 GMT 11
ahhhh... so there is method to Isuzu's madness!!! ;D Well it is good to see that they were able to look ahead and see how hard some people would push their MU! (or it was a cheaper option!  ) Sound like you have had a bit of experince with drying out and cleaning headlamps Geeves! |
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Post by mudgrip4 on Jun 2, 2004 13:55:22 GMT 11
Just a tip re the problem of water in the headlights - a common problem after river driving. This tip used by lots of clubbies in Canterbury.
Take a very small drill bit - one thirty second and drill two small holes at the bottom front of the headlight. This works well, drains the lights immediately, and saves having to buy new bulbs when you turn your headlights on when full of water! However if yours don't leak, no need to touch them. Mike A.
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Post by geeves on Jun 2, 2004 15:36:46 GMT 11
I have had to dry my lights twice in 6 years the first time I took them out and used a hair dryer but now I have found a better way. I didnt buy the bighorn because it was cheaper (even though it was) but because it is more family camping freindly
Im not sure on this trick of drilling holes in the lamp wouldt that means the water gets in easier as well Ive never had more than a dribble in there and 30 min work to dry is hardly a hassle
alan
1989 lwb bighorn
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Post by mudgrip4 on Jun 2, 2004 20:54:05 GMT 11
Quite common for vehicles to be stuck in Canterbury rivers and quite often one sees 4wds with goldfish bowls for headlights - half full of water. Where leakage is already occurring, the drill holes work very well. Whatever water gets in from any source drains out quickly and efficiently. No real down side. Holes too small to admit dust May be a southern tip, but it is a goodie - Mike A.
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Post by ben on Aug 5, 2004 12:28:37 GMT 11
Hi all,
Am having this problem at the moment having failed my WOF for water in the headlight, on my 1991 SWB Bighorn 2.8DT, does anyone know if i can get sealed beams for this, as down here in the south island i do alot of river driving, have contemplated the drilling trick but am a bit dubious about drilling where glass is involved,
Cheers Guys
Ben
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Post by geeves on Aug 5, 2004 16:04:52 GMT 11
Best to get the water out as soon as possible after it gets in there. Im not sure on drilling either. Last time I had water in mine I syphened the worst out then with the bulb removed heated the lens gentaly with a 500 wat floodlight 500mm from the lens for about 30 min which dryed the remaining moisture. Time before I used a hairdryer aimed into the bulb socket but this means removeing the battery on the right side and removing the light for the left.
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MattMU
Isuzu Senior
Rodeo Now!
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Post by MattMU on Aug 5, 2004 17:20:22 GMT 11
If you have had trouble with water I would drill, rather than change to sealed beams! I like being able to replace a globe without replacing a completet light! Plus I can upgrade the beams easier!
Do you still have the rubber boots on the back of the Halogens?? This has stopped water in mine for over 14 years of 4WDriving. Although I usually cross creeks, not park in them!!
Matt.
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