

| Subject: | Re: Non-remote Mirror fix |
| From: | Mark B. Magee |
| Date: | Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:20:27 -0600 |
The Bus Depot wrote: > > This is to pass along a fix for non-remote mirrors (which I covet). > > So, you've got floppy mirrors, eh? Well the following repair that > > I made to my passenger side mirror has been working fine and > > doesn't take a lot of talent (good thing in my case). > > The most common cause of floppy mirrors is simply a loose nut under the > mirror mount. CAREFULLY tightening the nut just slightly may cure this for > a while (or may break the bolt off entirely if you're a bit too aggressive > or not so lucky). I'd try this first, but if it doesn't solve your problem, > personally I'd just replace the mirror. > > Frankly, with a brand new mirror running only $19.95, I'm not sure if I'd > bother to buy JB Weld and go through an elaborate procedure fixing the old > one. Of course it's your time and money, and your choice, but you may not > have been aware that replacement mirrors (of the non-power variety) are very > cheap to replace. > > - Ron Salmon > The Bus Depot > http://www.busdepot.com Ron et. al., I must stringently disagree with you here, I purchased two new mirrors from you only to find, that after much removal (5 times per side: driver/pass) the mirrors will still only hold steady for say six weeks. I feel they are of very poor design and possibly of inferior craftsmanship, most likely both. I am so disgusted (could anyone tell?) with this mirror situation for in my wife's case this is a safety consideration I am considering power mirrors, except I can't afford them presently. Does anyone have a relatively -easy- fix for these poorly designed/made mirrors? The previous posts still have me looking to save $$ for remotes from a junker. -- ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom 87 GL Mark Magee 91 Westy Kemah TX USA 96 Suzuki 4WD Sport John 14:6
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