Headlamp Replacement Question
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Intermediate
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From: Woodbridge VA
Headlamp Replacement Question
Hopefully someone will be able to answer a simply headlight question.
I have a burned out low beam headlamp on a 1982. I thought it would be easy to run down the local parts store and get a replacement. Before left for the store I check the owners manual for the proper replacement. The book said the replacement bulb was a 4000 (low beam) and a H4001 (high beam). After visiting three parts store I found out there was no such thing as a 4000 sealed beam headlamp.
Each store said I needed an H5006 (low beam) and an H5001 (high beam). Both of these are halogen bulbs. Are these the correct bulbs? Do they get hotter than the original bulb? If so, is there any risk of damaging the area around the headlights?
I just want to make sure so I don't do anything stupid.
I have a burned out low beam headlamp on a 1982. I thought it would be easy to run down the local parts store and get a replacement. Before left for the store I check the owners manual for the proper replacement. The book said the replacement bulb was a 4000 (low beam) and a H4001 (high beam). After visiting three parts store I found out there was no such thing as a 4000 sealed beam headlamp.
Each store said I needed an H5006 (low beam) and an H5001 (high beam). Both of these are halogen bulbs. Are these the correct bulbs? Do they get hotter than the original bulb? If so, is there any risk of damaging the area around the headlights?
I just want to make sure so I don't do anything stupid.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Houston Texas
I just replaced a low beam last week. Both Autozone and Oreillys had stock and halogen replacements in the store. Do a search online. Cost $4 for stock 4000.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/Displ...ycleCount=1047
http://www.oreillyauto.com/EW3/Displ...ycleCount=1047
Last edited by justanotherdoe; Nov 8, 2007 at 11:18 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
yes the halogens are direct replacement, try this is you have the time, replace hi and low on one side then turn em on at night, in my case I had no choice. Marched right back into the zone and bought the other side, it is a huge difference
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: SoCal
Go with the halogens - I put them in both my '72 and '73 with no problems.However - Keep your original incandescents (the ones that aren't burnt out) since they'll probably be worth $$ one of these days!
Safety Car
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From: AnyTown NJ
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Your hi beam was/is a GE Halogen....came that way from the factory. Your low beam was/is a Guide Power Beam (non Halogen). When I had my 82 I bought a set of original headlights off ebay just to have. If you don't care about originality a set of parts store lights should be no problem.
