I learned a trick from a gentleman that has a matching '85 westy to my own.
He removed the tension nut on the bottom and installed a round piece of
emory cloth on top of the ball. I have been running like this for over 3
years without a problem.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Stebbins" <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:41 AM
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
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Bob Mund <ob2420@MSN.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 11:26:44 AM
> 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.  Seems 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.
>
> Does anyone have any tips on keeping them in place?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Bob