Euro lens gasket

[hauser]

Where I can I get a gasket that's between the lens and the light housing?

[hands_aus]

MB or K&K sell them

[hauser]

Bob, I ordered it from K&K which arrived today.  It seems that Bosch has changed the design of the gasket to one long strip as opposed to a continuous loop.

[waqas]

quote:Originally posted by hauser

Bob, I ordered it from K&K which arrived today.  It seems that Bosch has changed the design of the gasket to one long strip as opposed to a continuous loop.

This change probably took place more than four years ago, when I ordered a set. They indeed came in one long seal instead of a loop. I simply installed it such that the two ends pushed against each other at the joint so as to eliminate any leaks from there. Also, I placed the joint at the bottom center of the lens rim.

[hauser]

Did you happen to use any adhesive using this seal?

[waqas]

quote:Originally posted by hauser

Did you happen to use any adhesive using this seal?

None at all.  Once I pressed-fit the entire seal evenly into the groove on the headlight frame, I placed the lens on top, perfected it's position, had a helper push down gently (so the seal compressed a bit), and then affixed the little clips all around the lens and frame.

For lack of better terminology, I believe the "spongeyness" of the rubber creates the seal, under tension.

[hauser]

Thanks so mch for the info!  I'm still waiting on the rest of the parts to arrive.  Hopefully I'll have it all done this week.