Re: Taillight bulbs

[BRIT4VWS@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/15/99 5:04:49 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
audi@mediaone.net writes:

<< What is the difference?  are the correct ones the ones with "silver"
 colored bases (Vs "brass" colored?) >>

This would be correct.  Another difference is that the wattage ratings are a 
little different for 1157s the correct brass based bulb would be a 1034.  The 
correct copper based bulb for stop lights and turn signals would be a 1073.  
They still corrode though I think because of the composition of the tail 
light assembly and the composition of the bulb do not mix well.  On the front 
turn signals on my 4000 the bulb is an actual 1157NA for Natural Amber.  And 
I was lucky enough to find silver based bulbs for those at Pepboys as well 
even though the fronts aren't that bad if they even do it at all compared to 
the rears.

Britton Ingraham

87 4000 CS quattro
85 Quantum GL5
73 Beetle

LOOKING FOR!  88-87 Volkswagen Quantum GL5 5 speed.  Need not run but must 
have great looking body and interior that means NO RUST!  All colors are good 
but would prefer not to have Tornado Red the other lighter red is Awesome 
though and silver is really good!