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CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
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Later front lights etc onto 200 tdi?

Apologies for repeating part of an earlier post but think the question probably got lost in my other ramblings.

The headlight surrounds, grill and lights are all tired and though I was hoping not to replace them all I am now thinking that I shoul,d with cheap aftermarket TD5 grill and surrounds from eBay, plus take-off later style indicators & side lights and crystal headlights.

The question is - Will it all go together easily or will it create any fitting issues including the wiring connectors going from old style two piece lights to the later style one piece items?

26th Aug 2015 12:59pm

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3346

1991 Defender 110 200 Tdi USW Arles Blue

The Wipac Crystals is a fantastic upgrade which I have done myself which can be found here.
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic24287.html?highlight=wipac

I would highly recommend this upgrade as the amount of light they throw is fantastic- pair it with a up rated loom and you have a very reliable and very good set up without all the hassle (and huge expense) of going down the LED Route.

The Td5 grill will fit, the only difference is on the headlight surrounds there will be little vents between the marker light and indicator. This is for the horn which is relocated on a Td5, shouldn't make too much difference it just depends how much you want to keep it looking original - most people wont notice.

With regards to changing the bulb holders, you can get genuine ones for not much money still from Land Rover which work fine which will be a good direct replacement. The alternative is you would have to chop off your bullet connectors and find the appropriate connector type and then buy a new set of Td5 ones to match which may or may not be cheaper. Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter

26th Aug 2015 1:14pm

RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2015

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39575.html

2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

26th Aug 2015 1:18pm

Martin
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Member Since: 02 Apr 2007
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6486

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

There are a few conversion routes...

Make adapter harnesses for the front lamps between the bullets on the old loom and the Econoseal connectors for the new lamps
Cut the bullets off the vehicle loom and fit the Econoseal connectors
Buy adapter looms - STC1188 is the 2 pin adapter loom for single-function lamps. These are about £19 each from LR, or less than £4 each as a pattern part.

Econoseal connectors if you go DIY: http://polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/Econoseal_Connectors.html

(For further information, the adapter loom for the 3 pin rear tail/brake lamp is STC4637. £22 LR or £5-6 aftermarket)

1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top

2015 D90 XS SW

Last edited by Martin on 26th Aug 2015 1:33pm. Edited 1 time in total

26th Aug 2015 1:27pm

shaggydog

Member Since: 12 Aug 2012
Location: Kent
Posts: 3346

Quote:
buy adapter looms - STC1188 is the 2 pin adapter loom for single-function lamps. These are about £19 each from LR, or less than £4 each as a pattern part.

Had no idea of that!

The more you know

Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197

Self confessed mileage hunter

26th Aug 2015 1:28pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1781

Such good news, thanks very much guys and pleased that it appears I have also facilitated some further education!

RRUK, I had seen that but as I do not need rear rear fog and reversing and will be looking for crystal headlights it doesn't appear to make much sense and I had assumed you would not want to split?

26th Aug 2015 1:32pm

RRUK
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Member Since: 31 Mar 2010
Location: Leicestershire
Posts: 2015

Fair enough chap, no problem 2016 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB Petrol

27th Aug 2015 1:32pm

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