Date:         Thu, 27 May 2004 11:29:42 -0600
Reply-To:     don spence <dspence@OANET.COM>
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From:         don spence <dspence@OANET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power Mirror Install--What to do, about the bottom screw?
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> A little dab of silicone to seal the hole wouldn't hurt.
>
>>
>>
>
> power mirrors are heavier than manual ones..and the metal base is
> potmetal -
> every time you open and close the door it will stress the base of the
> mirror
> if you dont add the 3rd screw..  over time it may crack.   i just
> drilled a
> hole and ran a stainless sheetmetal screw in the bottom hole. worked
> fine.
>

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