My mirrors continually folded inward and I eventually overtigntned the
nut.
I ended up pulling out the metal insert from the plastic housing.

It was easily solved by using a small hammer to dive the metal shaft
back inside the plastic housing and drilling a hole thru the plastic
and shaft.  I then inserted a pin thru the plastic and shaft and haven't
had a problem in many years.

Tim Hurlbut
87 Vanagon
90 Vanagon GL

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Dave Baker
> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 7:06 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Side mirrors blow in
>
>
> I see Aaron told you about taking the side mirror off and tightening the
> nut.  Just be careful not to over tighten, as some have complained about
> cracking the assembly.  I have the same problem on my passenger
> side mirror
> but am afraid to tighten further.  I just avoid high speeds and
> headwinds!
> :)
>
> Dave in KC
> 85 westy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim Rohrer <jim_rohrer@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 7:19 PM
> 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.