Mine has been having the same problem and I've purchased brand new mirrors
with the same results.  I wondering if the mirrors that I've seen on later
model vanagons which look much more solid can be used on the older
vanagons?  Also, a power mirror, especially on the passenger side would be
very useful... Anybody tried this or know of the prices?

Thanks,
Ivan  '85 Westy

On Wed, 20 Aug 1997 DChase1328@aol.com wrote:

> Date: Wed, 20 Aug 1997 09:14:05 -0500
> From: DChase1328@aol.com
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject: Driver-side rear-view mirrors
>
> 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
>