Re: 87'Olds headlights that pop.

Yes, I'm aware handling them with care.  And as far as I can tell the
altenator is okay. I've been wondering though, having looked at the
wires if the light sockets were the original sockets, if the 1st owner
wanting halogen lights replaced the old sockets with the older style of
bulb by cutting them out. This would explain the tape on all the wires
leading to the sockets. What do you think ?