Remove the mirror from the vehicle and loosen the compression nut on the
bottom. Cut a piece of emory paper that can be tucked under the swiveling
ball and retighten. A round piece with a slit in it works best and cannot be
seen if you cut it to the right side. This has worked for a few years on my
van.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Clarke" <paul.clarke@IQEA.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 1:09 PM
Subject: Re: Wing mirror question

> Hi
> We have a mirror problem which is driving me crazy.  Our van is LHD
> (import from USA) and so the passenger side mirror is vitally
> important as otherwise I end up pulling into traffic which seems to
> lose itself along the blindspot of the van.  I have replaced the
> mirror once already because the previous one wouldn't stay in
> position.  The new one lasted all of one trip and now does just the
> same, slips down and I lose all side visibility. I wonder if anyone
> has any suggestions which would overcome the problem which I guess is
> something that others have encountered?
> Thanks
> Paul
>
> Paul Clarke
> 82 Vanagon Westy
> UK based