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Date:         Sat, 9 Feb 2002 20:21:29 -0800
Reply-To:     Richard Kunkel <rkunkel@KPBX.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard Kunkel <rkunkel@KPBX.ORG>
Subject:      84 Westfalia outside mirrors
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Searching for wisdom!

My local repair shop in Spokane, WA can't figure this one out either. The right (passenger) side front door mirror cannot be adjusted - no matter where the driver (left) seat is - to see properly along the right side of the Vanagon from the driver's seat. Ordering a new mirror from VW yields an identical mirror. The mirrors on both sides are also struck by the vent windows upon opening - as though the mirrors are not quite mounted correctly. As far as we know the car has never had body work on the doors. We know the original owner.

Any ideas? Is it possible this was outfitted with doors made for a right-side driver configuration? That theory does not seem to work, because when I sit in the right seat, I can't see correctly out of the left-side mirror. And when I am in the driver's seat, my driver's side mirror reflects quite properly along the left side.

I don't know if this might be a clue, but the dashboard does sport the "Silver Socket" connector, and the dash has a big analogue clock where the tachometer would be in other models (like my 85). The van also has a larger steering wheel and no power steering (as compared with my 85).

Any help would be appreciated.

Dick Kunkel rkunkel@kpbx.org


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