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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Citroënbender on November 26, 2018, 03:08:39 PM

Title: Juris Macropus, or Frugality vs Frustration
Post by: Citroënbender on November 26, 2018, 03:08:39 PM
It behooves me to replace two failed wedge globes in the 147's central brake light array.

I have sufficient new Narva units to replace them all - even those which appear to be in perfect order. Based on experiences of others - which I hope to guide my choices here - should I only topically repair, or is it "smarter" to do all at once?
Title: Re: Juris Macropus, or Frugality vs Frustration
Post by: bazzbazz on November 26, 2018, 04:38:03 PM
Well as we all know, after pulling it out and just replacing two faulty units, then replacing it all, during the following week at least one of the other old bulbs will pop. But then you already knew this, so I assume you were just needing someone to remind you of such?  :-\
Title: Re: Juris Macropus, or Frugality vs Frustration
Post by: Citroënbender on November 26, 2018, 06:40:42 PM
Nah, I don't see 147s day in, day out like you do - and haven't heard anything to the effect of whether the bulbs are highly stressed or seldom blow.

Hmm... Might just do the lot then.  :P
Title: Re: Juris Macropus, or Frugality vs Frustration
Post by: poohbah on November 26, 2018, 07:13:28 PM
You both seem to forgetting the other Alfa maxim: If it ain't broke don't touch it ...
Title: Re: Juris Macropus, or Frugality vs Frustration
Post by: bazzbazz on November 26, 2018, 08:34:51 PM
Oh yeah, that always works out well . . . . cambelts . . . . water pumps . . . . . V6 fuel rails  . . . .  ::)

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Juris Macropus, or Frugality vs Frustration
Post by: poohbah on November 26, 2018, 08:48:06 PM
Mandated maintenance aside obviously...

Title: Re: Juris Macropus, or Frugality vs Frustration
Post by: Citroënbender on November 26, 2018, 08:58:34 PM
I'm happy to replace the lot, if anyone wants a used globe that "ran when parked" they can have it...  :)