For how I fixed mine,

 http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/10/05/vanagon-power-mirror-repair/ 

It's still working.

Alistair

> On May 18, 2014, at 10:47 PM, Stephen Engel <sengel543@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> 
> Snap!
> 
> I parked on the left side of a narrow one way street yesterday and thought it would be wise to fold my passenger side mirror in. I do this often with the driver's side, but the passenger side promptly snapped and went loose.
> 
> When I got home and disassembled it I found the metal post inside had sheared. Anybody know of a fix for this? Is there some maintenance I should do to prevent this on the driver's side?
> 
> The van is an 87 Syncro GL with the "aerodynamic" power mirrors. It is mounted on the door with three screws. I am aware there are "flat" mirrors that mount with two screws.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Steve
> 
> Sent from my iPhone