Headlight gasket replacement?

[cjmandrake]

Hi folks,

I'm new to the forum and am very excited to be here.

I have a 1999 New Beetle and have recently had the headlight gaskets completely melt on me. I want to replace them, but as far as anyone at the dealership can tell, the gasket can't be ordered seperately from the headlight lens. (I live in Arizona and the dealership told me that the gaskets just turn to mush over time.)

I was wondering if anyone knows of a source for just the gaskets? I take a lot of pride in my car's appearance and I can't even properly wash it because the headlight gasket smears all over the front of the car.

Thanks a ton in advance!

-Cameron

[woody95124]

Does anyone know where to find these???I need to replace mine....
hopefully not a dealership item only...any info would be greatly apprciated...thnx in advance

[noR]

Never seen'em for sale anywhere.

[Blugg]

I have 3 headlights (Spare) without the front lenses. I'm trying to work out which is the gasket part

[Blugg]

Is this black thing i pulled out just now the bit you need

[Tesla]

yup! That's the one.I need a set too. At this point they are falling apart as soon as you touch them.

[Blugg]

Originally Posted by Tesla

yup! That's the one.I need a set too. At this point they are falling apart as soon as you touch them.

Well seeing as the OP's post is 4 years old, i doubt he needs them still.

woody95124 Did ask first, i'll have to hunt out the other 2 from the garage (junk filled) If i don't hear from Woody, then i'll send them to you

[Tesla]

Originally Posted by Blugg

Well seeing as the OP's post is 4 years old, i doubt he needs them still.

woody95124 Did ask first, i'll have to hunt out the other 2 from the garage (junk filled) If i don't hear from Woody, then i'll send them to you

Sounds like a plan
Thanks

[Blugg]

Originally Posted by Tesla

Sounds like a plan
Thanks

Not heard from Woody

PM me your address and i'll get all i have sent out to you

[Beetlescott]

Originally Posted by cjmandrake

Hi folks,

I'm new to the forum and am very excited to be here.

I have a 1999 New Beetle and have recently had the headlight gaskets completely melt on me. I want to replace them, but as far as anyone at the dealership can tell, the gasket can't be ordered seperately from the headlight lens. (I live in Arizona and the dealership told me that the gaskets just turn to mush over time.)

I was wondering if anyone knows of a source for just the gaskets? I take a lot of pride in my car's appearance and I can't even properly wash it because the headlight gasket smears all over the front of the car.

Thanks a ton in advance!

-Cameron

Hello and welcome to the Org! Before I replaced my headlights, I called the dealership to ask if the rubber gaskets came with the headlights, and he said no, you gotta buy them seperately. I was pleasantly surprised when I ordered my new headlights a couple of weeks ago, and the gaskets were attatched. So, I think they do come with the lights. Good luck!!!

[Blugg]

Originally Posted by Beetlescott

Hello and welcome to the Org!

Your 4 years late

[Tesla]

They are gone Thanks Blugg!!!

[Blugg]

Originally Posted by Tesla

They are gone Thanks Blugg!!!

Rushes down to garage..



Nope, their still here

[Beetlescott]

Originally Posted by Blugg

Your 4 years late

LOL pay no attention to me, it's the medication I also see pink elephants on occasion

[woody95124]

I still need em...I went to dealership and they say they dont sell thm separtley....grrrr..U have to buy the whole headlight can assembly at 390.00$!!!!!...they were confused on what gasket...the rubber black one or the "foam" one....I just need the rubber black one....I'am confused...hahaah

[CGK]

You can get the gasket alone from a dealer or you can order one online from World Impex or ECS Tuning.
Don't beleive what the dealer tells you!! Most are just trying to sell you the most expensive thing they can.
You need Part# 1C0941119 Headlight Gasket. $37.00 from Impex or $36.89 from ECS.
I would go with a new one since used ones will be dried and already compressed. Might not make for a good seal.
Hope this helps.

[4SEVEN3]

Has anyone ever have just the lenz fall out of the housing?
Mine did yesterday....no reason why or where it fell off at?

Just wondering if this is a common thing...I have pics I can post later!

[woody95124]

THNx CGK...COOL INFO

[Castle]

LOL! Thanks everyone. The gasket info is exactly what I needed. Mahalo.