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Old 06-03-2005, 01:07 PM
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Exclamation 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!




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Old 06-03-2005, 01:13 PM
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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 ?

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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.
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Old 06-03-2005, 01:18 PM
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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.
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Are you sure you have real Hella lights? Do they say that they are made in Germany?

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

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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
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Old 06-03-2005, 11:21 PM
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i had a pair of 500e HELLA euro lights, the drivers side lens did the same exact thing.


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?

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