Wanted xjs pre facelift headlight JLM2266

[cabriolet]

I need a good scratch/ corrosion free example of a right hand pre facelift headlight for a RHD XJS.
Regards
Alan

[davidr]

Hi Alan - I have a headlight at home but I can't remember which side it is and I'm not back home until Friday night!
If it can wait until the weekend I'll have a look for you.

[cabriolet]

Thanks, the one on my car has a decent lense but the the bracket on the rear is corroded. Last time I took it off the car I had difficulty fitting it due to movement in the retaining bracket. Hopefully yours is a good example and the correct one.
Alan

[cabriolet]

Now obtained a headlight local to York

[davidr]

Glad you found one Alan - the one I thought I had still eludes me!

[cabriolet]

I now have an excellent example of a pre facelift XJS LHS headlight for sale. There are many for sale on the internet but not a good as this one. The glass and internal reflector bowl is excellent, so please go to the classified section to see the condition. I am asking £150+ delivery and will not take offers, and if not sold I will just keep it as a spare unit as they are now obsolete and difficult to find in this condition.
Alan

[cabriolet]

Hi,
I think anyone purchasing a 2nd hand headlight needs to be very careful to make sure the reflector bowl is not deteriorated . I went to view 2 that were for sale in York as I was after a RHS unit, and the reason for this was the securing bracket on mine was weak. When viewing these I saw that the LHS was in really excellent condition, but unfortunately I have a spare one for that side. The RHS was not as good but the brackets were solid so I got this one cheaper. The next day I realised I had made a school boy error and not inspected the internal reflector and to my horror I found about a 3rd of it had rusted. I immediately rang the seller and he was not happy to return my money, but as I was an idiot not to inspect it fully I offered him a compromise. My compromise was to exchange it for the LHS unit as long as the reflector was ok and the price was the same. We agreed this, so this is the reason I now have a LHS unit for sale. When looking at ones on the internet you can see mainly the condition of the outside and nothing gives you any facts about the important part the reflector bowl. Having looked back at the advert you can see a shadow behind the glass so this should have given me some doubt about the unit. My advise is that if buying without seeing the unit closely you should be asking about the internal condition. If this is logged down on eBay at least it gives you some comeback if the unit is defective. I have not tried to get a price for renovating a headlight with this fault so maybe someone can answer because these units are getting hard to find in good condition. My quest for a RHS one is still there but I am definitely going to be extra careful on my next buy.

[cabriolet]

For anyone wanted to get their Pre facelift xjs to a concourse standard I also have a New boxed LHS headlight for an XJS RHD car for sale part No Valeo 480391. £200

[jsphd]

I have a new & boxed O/S pre-facelift Valeo headlight JLM2266 for sale at £200 if anybody's still interested. I am in Aberdeenshire but can post if required.

Regards

Jim

[cabriolet]

I have a new & boxed O/S pre-facelift Valeo headlight JLM2266 for sale at £200 if anybody's still interested. I am in Aberdeenshire but can post if required.

Regards

Jim

Hi Jim,
I am interested if you still have the unit. Please ring 07784 478019 to discuss the sale.
Alan

[cabriolet]

I have purchased this rare new headlight and I feel dealing with a fellow member gives you a feeling of security when paying for such item. Thank you Jim for your prompt action in posting the headlight to me.
Alan

[jsphd]

You’re more than welcome Alan - always a pleasure!

Jim