> 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
>

If you have the same type mirror as I do on an 85 Vanagon, try this.  Put a
screw type hose clamp around the base socket and tighten firmly.  The
marine type are all stainless and do not rust.  This has worked well for me
on both mirrors.

Larry