Hella Euro Lens Separation
 

I recently noticed condensation inside my Euro (124) headlights after a carwash or rain. Upon further inspection I discovered that the glass lens had literally separated from the unit. (pic below)

I scraped out the old caulk/sealant and re-caulked them. Time spent .. 2-3 hrs.

I've had these Hellas for 3 years or so and having paid $400+ for the pair I'm obviously disappointed in the low quality.

The TX heat may be a factor but if you have a pair of these Hellas, give a look before your lenses fall off!


http://pauls-space.zftp.com/Hella2.jpg

Good Luck :D

think its the heat
 

I think you are right about the tx heat. I have the same and they've lastest 10 years except for the one that got a stone through it. Might be an idea to smear grease on the rubber seals before closing them up ?

K

You would think those Germans would make them with the highest standard, but I guess you get the same quality as the guy making them in Taiwan. I have Depo's myself.

I just recently bought Hellas - but they have an inner black seal and are held in place by 6 metal clips - current pricing for the 126 was $212 shipping in.

Are you sure you have real Hella lights? Do they say that they are made in Germany?

http://img29.exs.cx/img29/8391/hella3.jpg http://img29.exs.cx/img29/7737/hella4.jpg

Yes 100%

Was that for a set or each?

That was a set (Ebay) Import Vision was the seller but they were shipped from a MB dealership in FL :confused: The original ad said the vac pods for headlight adjustment were removed. But oddly engough they are installed - don't know if they work.

That's mighty cheap for a set of real Euros.

Oh I am with you- just had planned to change the headlight frames but happened to run across these. Tried to get another set for the SDL - now way :( . They sure change the front look alot!

Side note - PIA to adjust correctly :o

oasis:where did you get the Depo in Toronto?
 

online or from toronto store?
Thinking of getting a set of cheaper Depo in Asia while visiting?

It was bought from someone on this forum, typejr, I think is his username.
240cdn shipped from vancouver.

paul

i had a pair of 500e HELLA euro lights, the drivers side lens did the same exact thing.

i think the lenses were just assembled in a hurry and the sealant failed.

it ain't just you this has happened to.

we've ALL heard a lot more neg about depo lights

:eek:

That sucks. Plain and simple. I never herd of this before.
Btw I heard that Hella Germany is no longer producing the 500e head light. Ayone know when they stopped?