When the new lights arrived I had a very quick look at them & thought they looked really good & was pleased with the transaction. When I went to fit them, things were a bit different.
1. They are not exactly the same size as the originals & therefore the metal retaining frame doesn’t fit over them. They were advertised on EBay as 7” x 4”. I think the seller has now added that they are 178mm x 128mm. My original lights measure 175mm x 113mm, hence the problem with the retaining frame.
2. The front glass section of the lights is different. The original ones have a depth of 40mm & the replacement lights have 25mm. So, if the frame did fit, the light would be recessed further back into the light module.
3. The advertisement on EBay showed there was an area where the parking light could be fitted. No parking globes were advertised but the new lights had no facility for the parking lights to be fitted.
Overall, not a good result! Some of the blame is mine for not checking the measurements properly or the parking light details. I have contacted the seller & advised him of these facts & that the ad should be modified to state that they may fit some Capri Mk1 models, but not mine. The pictures showing the ability to fit parking lights should also be explained. So far, he has not replied. So does anyone have any use for two 7 x 4 H4 lights?
I have sourced quite a few parts, both from within Australia & overseas, for my Capris over the internet & never had any problems so this is a first & a bit disappointing.
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