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Euro driving light how to remove lens? |
914ltd |
Jan 15 2019, 01:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-April 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 581 Region Association: None |
I have a pair of the 914 euro driving lights that need the reflector re chromed. The lenses are "glued" into the reflector similar to the 7" H4's. There is no rubber seal like the 914 fogs. Anyone successful in separating these?
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Tom_T |
Jan 15 2019, 01:56 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
Brad,
I've not done them myself, but you might try finding the appropriate solvent for the glue/adhesive used, then dribble it around the rim to soak in, set for a day or two, & soften the glue/adhesive before prying them apart. Since you're restoring them anyway, it won't matter if the solvent also removes paint &/or the reflector surface. If you can find the typical type of glue/adhesive from the old specs - SWAG wild guess otherwise or if done by a DAPO later - then you can google for the solvent to use with that type. I'm blanking on his actual name or screen-name, but the member with the Caddy Shack movie photo gofer & caddy/Bill Murray as his avatar pic on the left of his posts is a chemist, & may have some ideas on solvents if you PM to him. Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 15 2019, 02:20 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,872 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
they were sold as a glued assembly and no longer available Maybe mitelmotor would have some new old stock?
I have a pair of the 914 euro driving lights that need the reflector re chromed. The lenses are "glued" into the reflector similar to the 7" H4's. There is no rubber seal like the 914 fogs. Anyone successful in separating these? Thanks in advance, Brad Mayeur |
914Sixer |
Jan 15 2019, 03:44 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,887 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Brad,
New ones available on Ebay. They are chrome though. Hit them with a little black Plastidip. $350 shipped. Look up Hella 118 for Porsche 911. |
Martin Baker |
Jan 15 2019, 03:49 PM
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I just heard I sold my cars! Group: Members Posts: 1,140 Joined: 11-February 03 Member No.: 290 Region Association: Northern California |
Brad, I just did this...pre-heat the oven to 300 degree F, once hot, let them heat soak for 15-20 minutes.
You of course will need gloves, and appropriate work clothes. C A U T I O N ! I WAS NOT WORRIED ABOUT SAVING THE OFF COMING LENS! It was sand blasted from the track! Once heat soaked, use a small sharp object, I used a small common screwdriver to get a small separation started, then worked in a dental spatula and went around the lens as it came loose. Heat gun to get the rest off, small fragments of glue/glass that stayed behind. Just waiting on my new ones to show up! MB Attached thumbnail(s) |
Martin Baker |
Jan 15 2019, 03:53 PM
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I just heard I sold my cars! Group: Members Posts: 1,140 Joined: 11-February 03 Member No.: 290 Region Association: Northern California |
Here is a yellow lens, which I am not a fan of...
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 15 2019, 04:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,872 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
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JawjaPorsche |
Jan 15 2019, 04:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
914Rubber has replacement lens.
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 15 2019, 05:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,872 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
the euro lenses are bigger than the usa style, and at one time the lease reflector combination was made as one piece, that is what I am looking for
quote name='JawjaPorsche' date='Jan 15 2019, 03:23 PM' post='2681376'] 914Rubber has replacement lens. [/quote] |
JawjaPorsche |
Jan 15 2019, 05:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
[quote name='dr914@autoatlanta.com' date='Jan 15 2019, 06:07 PM' post='2681386']
the euro lenses are bigger than the usa style, and at one time the lease reflector combination was made as one piece, that is what I am looking for quote name='JawjaPorsche' date='Jan 15 2019, 03:23 PM' post='2681376'] 914Rubber has replacement lens. [/quote] [/quote] Good to know. Learn something new everyday. Just a shot. 914Rubber sent me the wrong lens when I order new fog lens for my 914. They were bigger diameter than my fogs. |
eric9144 |
Jan 15 2019, 05:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California |
Not the complete sealed beam, but yes they do have the correct lens:
https://shop.914rubber.com/Porsche-911-fog-...90163121101.htm |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 15 2019, 05:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,872 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
and the rims have a larger hole in them to fit the larger lens. Really stupid that Porsche did it that way. We make the usa style glass lenses fluted, but not enough demand for the euro lens with reflectors and ring that would have to go with it.
[quote name='JawjaPorsche' date='Jan 15 2019, 04:37 PM' post='2681397'] [quote name='dr914@autoatlanta.com' date='Jan 15 2019, 06:07 PM' post='2681386'] the euro lenses are bigger than the usa style, and at one time the lease reflector combination was made as one piece, that is what I am looking for quote name='JawjaPorsche' date='Jan 15 2019, 03:23 PM' post='2681376'] 914Rubber has replacement lens. [/quote] [/quote] Good to know. Learn something new everyday. [/quote] |
sp11taj |
Jan 15 2019, 09:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 12-January 17 From: Poulsbo, WA Member No.: 20,748 Region Association: None |
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Blue6 |
Jan 15 2019, 11:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California |
Brad,
I was able to remove the glued 118 lenses by heating, then using a hooked dental pick. Slowly worked it around until it popped loose. |
Mikey914 |
Jan 16 2019, 12:22 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,671 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
What is the diameter? I may have some.
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Dave_Darling |
Jan 16 2019, 12:43 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,990 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
You can remove them with a big hammer!
Oh, you wanted to use the bits again afterwards? .... nevermind .... --DD |
914ltd |
Jan 16 2019, 07:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-April 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 581 Region Association: None |
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914ltd |
Jan 16 2019, 07:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-April 03 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 581 Region Association: None |
Thanks to all! I have one filled with lacquer thinner and I've heated one with a commercial heat gun. The lens looks to be about .2mm smaller than the lip on the reflector. Really hard to get a tool between them without risking the (really nice) lens. I would love to put these on 3 of my "drivers" They look and work great. Brad |
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