Headlights Fixed

Since the previous owner of the 944 hit that small child, or granny, or cat, or whatever, the headlights haven't closed properly. The nose of the frame of the car has been shifted to the right by about 1/4". The left headlight rubbed on both the hood and the fender, causing not only noise and rubbing, but dings and rust. I finally got inside today and fixed it so that the headlight can close properly.

The left plastic bushing which holds the triangular mount of the headlight to the car was missing completely. My guess is the previous owner lost it when he tried to do the same fix I am. As a result, the headlight was sitting too far to the left, coupled with the bent frame, meant instant collision. I removed the remaining bushing from the right side of the left light and placed it on the left side of the left light, therefore shortening the mount distance on the right side by about 1/4" and enlarging it on the left by the same. So the headlight is now sitting in position, although in actuality, it's 1/4" to the right of where it should be due to the accident.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• porsche
• 944
• headlights
• 1986

[SpraynterNFL]

Nice one!