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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: WillGTTDi150 on 08 February 2008, 20:04

Title: MK4 Headlights
Post by: WillGTTDi150 on 08 February 2008, 20:04
Sorry if this seems like a silly question but does anyone know whether the light casing is bonded on or clipped on??

Thanks
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: Rhyso on 08 February 2008, 20:12
its bonded mate; have heard you can heat them up in the oven to unset the glue; either that or maybe use a hairdryer
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: WillGTTDi150 on 08 February 2008, 20:16
I was worried that'd be the answer!! Next question: Does anyone know a reputable modifyer in the Surrey/ Sussex area that will be able to fit angel eyes on my MK4?
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: Rhyso on 08 February 2008, 20:19
hang on do you mean how are the headlights fixed to the car?? or are you on about splitting the headlight unit apart??

if its the former its a series of torx screws but you need to remove the front bumper; takes about 20 minutes with a mate
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: Ridg on 08 February 2008, 20:52
there are numerous angle eye kits for the MK4 (why you would want to is beyond me though)

like Rhyso says the actual headlight is held in by a couple of torx screws, you would have to remove the front bumper to get at all of them though.
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: richw911 on 08 February 2008, 21:58
Quote from: WillGTTDi150 on 08 February 2008, 20:16
I was worried that'd be the answer!! Next question: Does anyone know a reputable modifyer in the Surrey/ Sussex area that will be able to fit angel eyes on my MK4?

If you want different style headlights have you seen these:

http://www.vwspeed.co.uk/volkswagen/vw-parts/Mk4_Golf_Anniversary_GTI_Black_Headlights-1359-233.html

I know they are expensive, But you get a different look from standard and keep to genuine vw parts?? (I hate cheap aftermarket things like angel eye- just my opinion tho)
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: GTi-Matt on 08 February 2008, 22:07
o no i gotta feeling that those headlights are next on rich's shopping list? :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: richw911 on 08 February 2008, 22:13
Quote from: kke1 on 08 February 2008, 22:07
o no i gotta feeling that those headlights are next on rich's shopping list? :grin: :grin: :grin:


 :grin: lol no i like my standard ones TBH. Besides ive got far too many other bits to get  :grin:
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: GTi-Matt on 08 February 2008, 22:52
o no like what :cool:
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: richw911 on 08 February 2008, 23:01
Quote from: kke1 on 08 February 2008, 22:52
o no like what :cool:

Well: i've got a new expansion tank, thermostat on order then getting the whole cooling system flushed through and some vw G12+ coolant put in   :smiley:

Then its sports cat and down pipe. Also want one of those vw torch's that gos in the ashtray and the sunglasses holder for the drivers side.

Plus whatever else i order in the meantime  :rolleyes:  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: GTi-Matt on 08 February 2008, 23:03
i love you rich rich and nothin amaze's me anymore :cool:

everyone will say why do you need all that!!! they will never understand the vw thing :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: richw911 on 08 February 2008, 23:05
Quote from: kke1 on 08 February 2008, 23:03
i love you rich rich and nothin amaze's me anymore :cool:

everyone will say why do you need all that!!! they will never understand the vw thing :grin: :grin:

Yeah some people just dont get it  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:
Title: Re: MK4 Headlights
Post by: WillGTTDi150 on 11 February 2008, 22:12
Quote from: Rhyso on 08 February 2008, 20:19
hang on do you mean how are the headlights fixed to the car?? or are you on about splitting the headlight unit apart??

if its the former its a series of torx screws but you need to remove the front bumper; takes about 20 minutes with a mate

Yeah I want to basically take the glass off..... Thanks for the info, I'll get cracking on that soon then.