i have another headlight out and i am tired of buying them

i read about putting just a bulb in the sealed beam assembly somehow but cant seem to find it now, anyone know how to do it or a link to that thread

thanks guys

 

There was a thread in the appearance section about this.

 

http://performanceworks1.com/headlightmod.htm

 

thread found here...

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=542493

 

The old socket is not that hard to remove. I carefully / slowly pried mine free with a 2" wide wood chisel. You then use GE silicone adhesive to install the new bulb.

 

cool thanks guys, prolly gonna go after this tomorrow

 

Awesome idea! Those stupid headlights are so expensive! Will the GE silicon melt when the light gets hot? I would rather silicone so I can remove the bulb when it dies again.

Also do our fog lights work the same way?

 

It is a good idea and not mine. I think the RTV should not melt, especially if you choose the high temperature stuff....

I was surprised when prying how the bulb and socket began to gradually give way and come out of the sealed beam. I worked slowly around the socket as little by little the original adhesive gave way. All four sealed beams had the socket removed without incident.

As for the sealed beam fog lights; although I did replace one of mine 3 years ago, I didn't pay any attention to what the socket looked like in it. I just did a direct replacement. I remember how incredibly difficult it was to remove and install. Probably because I did everything from the front in that small space. I wish I had the old sealed beam now to look at. I think I'll look on ebay for an old pair.

 

i did this 3 years ago and mine are still working better than ever.

 

Anything like that for the T/A's. I noticed the plugs on those look totally different from the ones on my sealed beams.

 

My low beams on both sides are done this way. The RTV has held up fine. Oddly, they seem to last longer than the original equipment replacements.

 

I was wondering about the fog lights too. Mine has built up moisture so it may die soon.
I did however take apart the original factory light and found it really easy. I just broke the collar off with a sharp stake knife and then slowly worked the light out of the light casing. up here in Canada it costs $60 with tax to get a new one, the super high intensity blue halogens are only $13, fit perfectly, and the silicone is only $5! I'm installing mine today... wished I knew about all this a long time ago!

 

If there is no other type of bulb that you could by, is there a way you could fix a light like our camaro's and just change the wiring harness to match? Pain in the butt but if that is the only option?...

 

hey guys, idk why youre all breaing the collar, theres a much easier way. if you buy a certain brand, i dont remember what one, but they sell them at auto zone, of the sealed beam, you can simplt grab the bulb with one pair of pliers, and the collar with another, and twist, i did this and gthe bulb popped out, a simple 9006 bulb goes right it, oem style, just insert and twist 45 degrees i believe, u can try with your old ones but its easier when the sealant stuff is newer it tears instead of being stuck, also heating it makes it easier but id use a heat gun on med to low setting so you dont melt the plastic. im installing HID's to tomorrow, PM me if you want pics and ill hopefully post some eventually if theres enough interest.

 

theres a much simpler way for the ta's they use a different sealed beam, go on ebay and buy a conversion, they have a few different ones, theyre relatively cheaop and once you have them, you just replace the bulb haha.