w124 headlamp range adjuster - replace or repair?

[jeremy156]

I've determined that one of my headlamps is not being pulled up by the engine vacuum. The hoses to both sides are fine, as evidenced by the fact that the working lamp will drop if *either* vacuum host is disconnected - therefore pointing the finger at the mechanism within the map unit itself.

My question is whether this element can be replaced on its own, or whether I must obtain a whole new headlamp assembly?

I believe the faulty item is number 32 in this diagram:

 

[LostKiwi]

Pretty sure the part can be swapped out on its own.

 

[jeremy156]

Hi mate,

Shining a torch in, it does look like the axis for movement on that circular bellows is damaged, however it's not clear how I might remove it from the rear of the lamp to check whether vacuum is trying to move it or not :/

I've tried to remove the headlamp so that I can dismantle it, but I can't get at the bolt on the inside next to the radiator... need a smaller tool.

Might be one to leave to Cole...

 

[brianbrian]

Rob Parker, on the forum breaks Mercs, nice honest man to buy from.

 

[EmilysDad]

Using vacuum seems to have been a backward approach by Mercedes. All my cars with a headlight level adjusters have used an electric motor. Did Mercedes not see how effective vacuum operated wipers were on Fords of the 60s or Lotus Elan's vacuum operated pop up head lamps?

 

[jeremy156]

Using vacuum seems to have been a backward approach by Mercedes. All my cars with a headlight level adjusters have used an electric motor. Did Mercedes not see how effective vacuum operated wipers were on Fords of the 60s or Lotus Elan's vacuum operated pop up head lamps?

Thinking of the vacuum system makes me conjure up an image of Gertrude (my w124) holding her breath to squeeze her stomach in while rolling down the motorway with her eyes about to burst :/ Bless....

 

[jeremy156]

Rob Parker, on the forum breaks Mercs, nice honest man to buy from.

Contacted Rob, will see if he can advise Thank you.