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Old 02-28-2009, 09:07 AM
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Hi all
Just can't stop repairing this car!! The new project is getting the headlamp leveling system to work (so what if I never need to use it...it's there, it should work!) The white nylon tubing breaks at the slightest touch so I'm looking for replacements, does anyone know where I can get this stuff? I probably need quite a few meters of it. The parts catalogue doesn't give a part number...I think.
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Old 02-28-2009, 04:56 PM
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That's got to be a vexing question, even for the vendors. I doubt you'll ever need to use it unless you're hauling bags of concrete at night. Post some pictures.
Old 02-28-2009, 05:29 PM
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I have that setup on my car and it is also not working. I really have no plans to fix it but I do want to address the fact that wi the system not working I have to drive with the highbeams on at night to get decent lighting. I don't know if there is a way to fix the lights at a non tilting system position, if that makes any sense.
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Piston setup can be taken out and some kind of adjustment bolt put in its place insite headlight housing.
Old 02-28-2009, 08:23 PM
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You need to buy the whole system, comes with adjustment ****, tubing and pistons. Partnr is 928 631 220 01. New from porsche @ 167 Euro. Alternatively you can install the electric version which is installed as of MY90. Alan can tell you how to do this conversion.
Old 02-28-2009, 09:18 PM
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There is also a plastic piece that replaces the adjuster in the headlight bucket, P/N 928.631.201.02. Installing this will lock the headlights in one position so you can adjust them properly. If it's not available used you might be able to find the part at a breaker.
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Thanks for all your suggestions, if I find any tubing I'll post the source.



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