Carello H1 headlight source?

Jan 31, 2004 3 Replies
J

Hi all...



Got stuck in the snow the other day and busted out the lens of my H1 high beam while trying to push the car out (yes, I put my hand right on it...it had some chips/cracks already). I really don't know much at all about these headlights and how they go together. The Carello lights were installed by the previous owner and I haven't had to do anything to them in the eight years I've owned the car...



So, I'm not sure what I need to replace or where to find what I need. Can I buy just the lens, or will I need to buy the whole assembly? Is there a good source for Carello, or would I be better off replacing it with Hella or some other brand?



Also, what models (VW or other) have H1's as stock equipment? I'm having a hard time searching some parts sites that only let you search by make/model/year.


Thanks,



Jason


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M

What car are we talking about here? I'm guessing an A1 or A2 Golf/GTI/Jetta/Cabby with quad rounds?

Most quad rounds are Hellas and are H3s. H1 Carellos are more rare and I don't think they're factory and are probably aftermarket. (Sure it's a H1?) I don't know if a H3 Hella will bolt into a spot for a H1 Carello (dunno if the mounting tabs are the same or not).

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J

Car is an '87 Golf, I left that out since the lights aren't stock. Yes, quad rounds. As I said, I've not done a thing with the headlights. My dad has all the paperwork from the previous owner, and he said they are 5 3/4" H1. It was a conversion kit from Autobahn.

H3's are 5-1/4" if I understand correctly. I'll get out and double check the measurement today.

Jason

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M

The H1-or-H3 has nothing to do w/the outside diameter directly (just coincidental).

Best thing is to just check the bulb itself.

Sounds like if it's an aftermarket conversion, it's probably one of the less-expensive "non-Hella" conversions. Places that sell the non-Hella conversions are probably the ones that sell Carello-based conversions. I'd say call a place that sells the non-Hellas, ask if they're Carello, and if so if you can buy just the lamp. If you can it'll probably be special order. Also might wanna try emailing Cullen ( snipped-for-privacy@eurocullen.com) he might be able to help.

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