Date:         Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:54:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson@GORGE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Don Hanson <dhanson@GORGE.NET>
Subject:      Keeping mirrors in place
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  The mirrors on my 84 were like yours..I did the fix mentioned below which
worked for a while.  But they aren't designed very well, or maybe the
material in the stalk wore out from UVs or something, but mine simply split
from overtightening them after I fixed em.  My solution was a stainless hose
clamp right around the connection between the mirror base and the stem/stalk
whatever.  If you leave the clamp a bit loose while you adjust the mirror
and then 'reef-down' hard on the hose clamp...it will anchor the
mirror..Hardly noticeable the hose clamp..You need a wide band clamp, one
that will bridge the gap between the stem and the mirror base..that is how
you get the mirror to 'stay!"..
  Frustrated me, too, living in the Columbia River Gorge with winds that
often reach 60mph daily..
  Don Hanson

Date:    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:26:44 -0600
From:    Bob Mund <ob2420@MSN.COM>
Subject: How to keep mirrors in place

Hi, I have an 84 Westy with factory mirrors and i'm looking for some advice=
 or tricks on how to keep them in place while driving on the highway.  Seem=
s that while driving at 65 plus they tend to fold back in towards the doors=
 and if it's windy they will pretty much fold in completely. =20
=20
Does anyone have any tips on keeping them in place?  Thanks in advance.
=20
Bob=

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Date:    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:41:37 -0700
From:    Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: How to keep mirrors in place

Always search the archives FIRST.   Try something like -  floppy mirrors -
or some such.  The mirrors can be removed and the 10 mm nut on the bottom
removed and then soaked in penetrating oil and with some gentle persuasion
the base/foot  can be removed from the mirror part.  and then greased and
re-assembled.

http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0611A&L=vanagon&P=R4385

The problem with the mirrors is that the nut & bolt that adjust  the tension
spring has (most likely) rusted to one fused piece.  This needs to be taken
a part and cleaned,oiled  and re-assembled.

m2cw  Malcolm