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swapping headlamps
« on: 26 June 2010, 22:26:12 »
Hi there peeps
i have a 2.0ltr tourer and have just purchased a set of clear lens headlamps of a 97 model to replace the ribbed type on my vehicle,do they fit without any hassle or are there things that need doing first .i know you may have had this question before but as i am a novice you must forgive me :P :P :P
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Re: swapping headlamps
« Reply #1 on: 26 June 2010, 22:48:53 »
Straight swap mate :y
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Re: swapping headlamps
« Reply #2 on: 26 June 2010, 22:55:09 »
Cheers Rob appreciate that fella :y :y
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Re: swapping headlamps
« Reply #3 on: 27 June 2010, 21:30:45 »
Check the adjusters are OK before you go to the trouble of fitting the lamps.
Replacement aluminium adjusters and a fitting guide on the forum if they are broken.
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Re: swapping headlamps
« Reply #4 on: 29 June 2010, 15:51:39 »
cheers matchless how do i find the info on the site .
sorry but i am new to all this
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Re: swapping headlamps
« Reply #5 on: 29 June 2010, 16:06:25 »
Hi there. Welcome to the forum.

Here is a link direct to headlight adjusters. http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1271424451

There are two excellent sections. Frequently asked Questions and maintenance guides which have been built up over the last few years. They cover most of the issues people get regularly.

However there are still plenty of ad hoc Omega questions which people ask in general help or electrical and audio help.

good luck with the headlamp change. :y :y :y
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Re: swapping headlamps
« Reply #6 on: 29 June 2010, 16:41:41 »
Cheers Varche that link was superb ,am i right in thinking that if the inner light fitment wobbles  the adjusters are cabbaged and the only way to repair them is by removing the lens cover and replacing them with the aluminium ones ,does that make sense or am i being a helmet : :o :o
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Re: swapping headlamps
« Reply #7 on: 29 June 2010, 17:11:33 »
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Cheers Varche that link was superb ,am i right in thinking that if the inner light fitment wobbles  the adjusters are cabbaged and the only way to repair them is by removing the lens cover and replacing them with the aluminium ones ,does that make sense or am i being a helmet : :o :o

Spot on.
Any good adjusters you find are will probably break when you have to change a bulb. :(
You can use the excellent new aluminium adjusters available through the forum or fabricate your own or try to repair the old ones (if you can find the bits)
I have tried all 3 approaches, they all work but the new adjusters are quickest and easiest to do.
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Re: swapping headlamps
« Reply #8 on: 29 June 2010, 18:26:54 »
Cheers mate i will have a go with the ally adjusters seems the best approach ,thanks for the advice .This is a great site and although i am a newbie people have been brilliant with me ,apprecite the advice

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