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I replaced the headlights on my car about five years ago. I don't remember the brand name but I purchased them on Amazon. There was an incredible difference in illumination. Recently I drove my wife's car (both cars are 94 940t) and realized those headlights were at the end of their useful life. I ordered a set on Amazon (Depo brand) and installed them yesterday.
The two fasteners on each side of the grill were rusted. There is a captured nut on each one in a space that is difficult to get to. I ended up breaking up the first light and using a die grinder on the bolts- time consuming and frustrating. On the second one I was able to reach in with a pair of long nose locking pliers to grasp the nut and managed to extract the bolt using a combination of loosen/tighten/penetrant/wire brush.
I had the wheels off to install new tires so I gave the brake pads a check and a quick look at the front end. I found a sloppy outer tie rod end. I picked one up this morning and was surprised to find the replacement came with a grease fitting. I haven't had to do a lot of front end work, but I can not remember the last time I saw a component with a grease fitting.
I also installed a new set of wiper blades that also came from Amazon. The brand is AERO. I have been using them for over a year on my car. The are extremely quiet and do a great job. They come with a set of replacement blades so that is a bonus.
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Any twenty minute job is just a broken bolt away from a three day ordeal
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