Taillights

I wish to replace both rear direction/reverse lights (the outer yellow ones) because of cracked glasses. Now the Eurospares list does not include these items for the 400/400i cars. However it's listed for 308/328/512BB etc. with part No. 60170206 (replacing 109645). Can anybody positvely confirm that this item is suitable for the 400i as well?
I've compared the various cars on a F-meeteing yesterday and they seem to be identical from outside, but may be that the body shape or the fixation is different in the 400i.

Thanks in advance for your reliable feedback

Peter

 

Bruce,

Thanks for your valuable information.
I've ordered through the local F-Dealer for about the price asked by TRutlands. Looks like the chrome ring makes them double the price compared to those without (£ 96 from Eurospares).

Since both of my turn/reverse lamps were disintegrating (picture) it may be wise for all 400 / 400i drivers to check from time to time whether the central lens is loose or not. One was blown out from the pressure-build-up in the trunk when I closed the lid, the second one proved to be loose when I checked it as a consequence. It would be a pity to lose them on the road specifically if the turn lens is still in good shape.
I've now reworked mine and will keep them in stock despite the cracked lenses - just for the worst case.

Peter
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The glued circumference did actually have a "ruptured" appearence, which proves that it was correctly assembled at the beginning. May be it is not independent of the radial cracks of the main (yellow) lense which seems to be the result of internal stress.
I have used transparent slilcone paste to fix it back, which serves as a seal and maintains a certain elasicity at the same time.

Peter