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Date:         Sat, 23 Aug 1997 08:38:06 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Stichweh <LASTIC@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Digest - 20 Aug 1997 to 21 Aug 1997

> Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 09:14:05 -0500 > From: DChase1328@aol.com > To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > Subject: Driver-side rear-view mirrors > > Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep the driver-side rear-view mirror > from closing up against the van body at freeway speeds? The mirror is on an > '84 Vanagon Wolfsburg. I have tried to fix it 3 times with no success. So > far I've replaced the mirror, taken it apart and tightened the inside bolts, > and taken it apart again and used a metal file to try and "rough up" the > metal on the interior pivot ball. Now I'm driving down the freeway holding > the mirror in place (talk about windy!!). Any help will be greatly > appreciated! > > TIA > Donna >

If you have the same type mirror as I do on an 85 Vanagon, try this. Put a screw type hose clamp around the base socket and tighten firmly. The marine type are all stainless and do not rust. This has worked well for me on both mirrors.

Larry


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