Headlight Covers - Two Holes???

Jeepsbeme · 11-06-2008

Maybe I'm missing the obvious, but what's the function of the two holes in the headlamp cover seen when in the open position? I'm sure everyone knows the ones I'm referring to. They're about 1/2" in diameter. One is at the center/top and one is on the RH side.

I'm assuming they may be for water drainage (at least that makes some sense for the top hole) but that doesn't seem to fit for the hole on the side.

When in the closed position, there really shouldn't be much water getting into the lamp housing anyway (but this is the only time the "center" hole would act as a drain). And with the lamps in the ON position, this would be when most of the water would be getting into the housings and the holes wouldn't do anything 'till the lamps are rotated closed.

Am I missing something simple and obvious here???

Thank you in advance, oh knowledgeable ones of EVERYTHING Opel!

OpelNewb · 11-06-2008

I have a therory but I could be way off. Maybe they are there to insure any air being forced thru the housing has a place to escape.

BQS4 · 11-06-2008

If you look into the holes, towards the back of the light, you'll see that the two holes line up with the headlight adjusting screws. This is so you don't have to take the covers off to adjust the up/down and right/left of the headlight.

Jeepsbeme · 11-06-2008

Originally Posted by BQS4

If you look into the holes, towards the back of the light, you'll see that the two holes line up with the headlight adjusting screws. This is so you don't have to take the covers off to adjust the up/down and right/left of the headlight.

This was my original thought too, but it seems like the holes are too far off of the centerline of the adjustment screws to serve that purpose.

Unfortunately, prior to my repaint I filled the holes in (just to improve the appearance) thinking that I'd simply remove the 3 screws holding the cover in place when I go to align the lights. But this explanation does make the most sense. Thanks!!

BQS4 · 11-06-2008

Originally Posted by Jeepsbeme

This was my original thought too, but it seems like the holes are too far off of the centerline of the adjustment screws to serve that purpose.

Unfortunately, prior to my repaint I filled the holes in (just to improve the appearance) thinking that I'd simply remove the 3 screws holding the cover in place when I go to align the lights. But this explanation does make the most sense. Thanks!!

Hey;
It's your car, you do with it as you wish.

opelenvy · 11-06-2008

I like the smooth lines that you are striving for. I just got a chuckle though that you ask after they are filled and the car is painted.

BTW, love the color!

opelspyder · 11-06-2008

Gene is right, they are for adjustments, they are both on the same points on both sides if I remember correctly
Keith

Dennis Texas · 11-07-2008

One reason I like these people they don't hammer you only advice, just the facts ..hope everything works out for you in your car and preceding messages tell the story

BQS4 · 11-07-2008

There's nothing wrong in filling in the holes, it's just that now he has to take the covers completely off. But, if it looks better to him with the holes filled in, COOL!! Looks nice!

11-06-2008	#1 (permalink)
Jeepsbeme Opeler Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 67	Unanswered: Headlight Covers - Two Holes??? Maybe I'm missing the obvious, but what's the function of the two holes in the headlamp cover seen when in the open position? I'm sure everyone knows the ones I'm referring to. They're about 1/2" in diameter. One is at the center/top and one is on the RH side. I'm assuming they may be for water drainage (at least that makes some sense for the top hole) but that doesn't seem to fit for the hole on the side. When in the closed position, there really shouldn't be much water getting into the lamp housing anyway (but this is the only time the "center" hole would act as a drain). And with the lamps in the ON position, this would be when most of the water would be getting into the housings and the holes wouldn't do anything 'till the lamps are rotated closed. Am I missing something simple and obvious here??? Thank you in advance, oh knowledgeable ones of EVERYTHING Opel! __________________ Brian B - SE Michigan My "Fun Fleet": 1973 Opel GT - Completed 1976 AMC Pacer - Completed 1970 Jeepster Commando - Under Construction 1952 Willys M38 - Completed

11-06-2008	#3 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	If you look into the holes, towards the back of the light, you'll see that the two holes line up with the headlight adjusting screws. This is so you don't have to take the covers off to adjust the up/down and right/left of the headlight. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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opelenvy Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cedar Park, TX ('Burb of Austin) Posts: 1,179 Real Name: George	I like the smooth lines that you are striving for. I just got a chuckle though that you ask after they are filled and the car is painted. BTW, love the color! __________________ Born to Drive 73 GT Sport suspension, lowered 2", polyurethane bushings, Koni Reds, adjustable pan hard rod, 205-60/13 Falcons on 13x6 aluminum rims, Ported intake, custom cold air intake, sprint exhaust manifold, 2" free flow exhaust, 4-core radiator, Getrag 5-speed, Momo steering wheel, Saks heavy duty clutch, Euro style driving lights, tinted windows, seats from Acura Integra, 3 point retractable seat belts from a '75 Manta, flush mount aircraft style gas cap Last edited by opelenvy; 11-06-2008 at 05:37 PM. Reason: fat fingers

11-06-2008	#7 (permalink)
opelspyder Opel Key Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,301 Provided Answers: 4	Adjustments Gene is right, they are for adjustments, they are both on the same points on both sides if I remember correctly Keith __________________ Questions or comments to the Project: Restoration of a GT series 2 -post here http://www.opelgt.com/forums/opel-gt...eries-2-a.html

11-07-2008	#8 (permalink)
Dennis Texas Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 386 Provided Answers: 2	One reason I like these people they don't hammer you only advice, just the facts ..hope everything works out for you in your car and preceding messages tell the story __________________ If everything seems to be going well you have obviously overlooked something.

11-06-2008	#2 (permalink)
OpelNewb Not So Newb Anymore Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Beaumont Tx Posts: 135 Provided Answers: 2	I have a therory but I could be way off. Maybe they are there to insure any air being forced thru the housing has a place to escape.

11-07-2008	#9 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	There's nothing wrong in filling in the holes, it's just that now he has to take the covers completely off. But, if it looks better to him with the holes filled in, COOL!! Looks nice! __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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