Wait -- it wasn't a garden hose washer that I used. I tried that and it
just wasn't a good fit. Instead, I cut a piece of insulated wire, maybe
18 gauge stuff, regular PVC insulation, to the right length to form a
ring to sit inside the ball and socket joint -- essentially the same
idea as the washer, but a better fit. Tightened right down, nice as you
like.

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Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

Jack R. typed:
> Mike,
>
> Just the solution I was looking for!!!  Thanks for the tip!!!!!
>
> Jack
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Elliott [mailto:camping.elliott@gmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 11:24 AM
> To: Jack R.
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Mirrors fold in at high speed
>
> I cut a rubber grommet to fit in the ball 'n' socket joint on the mirror
> assembly. I think I made it from a garden hose washer. Got the idea from
> someone here on the list who is a lot smarter than I. It works like a
> peach.