Ah... Finally.  Something I know a little about!

Remove the two screws holding the mirror in place.  Once the mirror is off,
you will see a nut recessed in a cavity that faces toward the van.  Just
tighten the hell out of this.  (I had to make mine REALLY tight to hold.)

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1

----- Original Message -----
From: '80 Westy Pokey <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2001 9:15 AM
Subject: My passenger mirror has fallen and it can't get up

> My passenger mirror is loose at the sort of ball joint and will not stay
aimed. Is there any way to adjust the tension? Should I just get a new
mirror?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Gronski
> '80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
> '87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer
> '91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertable
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