> Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep the driver-side rear-view mirror
> from closing up against the van body at freeway speeds?  The mirror is on an
> '84 Vanagon Wolfsburg.  I have tried to fix it 3 times with no success.  So
> far I've replaced the mirror, taken it apart and tightened the inside bolts,
> and taken it apart again and used a metal file to try and "rough up" the
> metal on the interior pivot ball.  Now I'm driving down the freeway holding
> the mirror in place (talk about windy!!).  Any help will be greatly
> appreciated!
> 
> TIA
> Donna

In my Vanagon, the PO used what looks to be JB Weld on
the inside nut that adjusts tension.  I don't have to  hold the
mirror in place, but you have to move your head, instead
of the mirror, to adjust your view.  Ron and Kurt both sell
new ones for a reasonable price.
Rich
Bryan, TX
82 Vanagon, San Diego (Sandy)
82 Vanagon, Santa Rosa (Rosie)