>(Unless there's something to adjust from the underside of the mount, which
seems very >unlikely.)

Quite the contrary, you need to take the mirror off and tighten the bolt
underneath of the bracket.

Aaron

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Rohrer [mailto:jim_rohrer@YAHOO.COM]
Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 5:19 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Side mirrors blow in

I just bought an 86 GL camper a few weeks ago and when I hit around 65 mph
(yes, top speed downhill) or drive into a headwind the side mirrors fold in,
on both the drivers and the passengers side.  Not good.  There doesn't seem
to be any kind of tightness adjustment or locknut to hold the mirror in
position on the ball joint between the mount and the mirror.  Just the ball
and gasket, right?  (Unless there's something to adjust from the underside
of the mount, which seems very unlikely.)

I'm thinking I may just need to replace the gaskets, so am wondering if this
is a common maintenance task for the age of Vanagon.  Also, right before I
purchased it the previous owner had the exterior detailed.  I'm thinking the
gasket may have received an ArmorAll treatment that has lubricated what
ain't supposed to be slippery.  Maybe a mild soap solution will take care of
it.  I'm going to give that a shot tonight without even removing the mounts.
If that doesn't solve it, it doesn't look to be much work to just yank 'em
off and see what I can see, but any input from experience would be
appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim
1986 GL Camper