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BigAl
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 Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:31 am Post subject: drivers door mirror loose but tight?? |
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Hey guys any idea on how to fix this one?
It rattles but when you move it, it goes tight and is then not loose, but when in its normal resting place, it is rattles again??
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lee16v
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| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Al,
I reckon the captive nut on the spring tensioner has come loose so when you've got it in the folded back position there is still enough tension to stop it rattling but not so on the opened position.
Have a look at these photos to see what I mean:
I guess doing this nut up a bit will solve the problem but getting to it is difficult. I dont think only removing the mirror will give you enough room to get on the nut...........So the front will have to come off.........which will mean a bit of superglue on refitting as the lugs are bound to snap! |
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BigAl
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| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Lee,
there was i thinking it would be an easy 5 min job, i have seen a tutorial on how to strip the mirrors, is it your tutorial?
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lee16v
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| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 10:02 am Post subject: |
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No Al it isn't but I'd be interested in it if you can find it.
Cheers. |
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