How do you fix this?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sterling Va
How do you fix this?
On a 98 the pass mirror spring retaining clip popped off the support rod that holds it all together. My question is, is there anyway to comprees that spring so I can get the clip back on? The spring looks like a valve spring and feels just as strong and being in such a tight place it's a bear.
I've never even touched one, but would a valve spring compressor work?
I've never even touched one, but would a valve spring compressor work?
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From: Keep Me Working...Buy A Ford!
My 98 did the same thing.I popped the mirror lens off to get a better look inside. I don't think it's something that can be fixed on-car. There was a guy that posted he could fix the mirror if you sent it to him,but I don't remember who it was. May not be the best solution, but I JB Welded mine back in place. It won't fold in ,but it's holding up well.
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From: Just North of Buffalo NY
This problem has been discussed many times on this forum. Do a search for "mirror" or "loose mirror" and you will find all you need to know. There has been write-ups in Corvette Fever and Vette magazines about this. The guy in Ohio does a good job of repair for around $60. one or 2 day turnaround. Or do it yourself. It's not real hard, just time consuming. I did mine in about an hour each side. Good luck.
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I found it . Saved you some time. If you want to do it your self.
http://97vette.com/howto/mirror/index.html
I added a long screw and locknut thru there just to be safe because the clip will pop off again.
http://97vette.com/howto/mirror/index.html
I added a long screw and locknut thru there just to be safe because the clip will pop off again.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sterling Va
Originally Posted by OUR97
I found it . Saved you some time. If you want to do it your self.
http://97vette.com/howto/mirror/index.html
I added a long screw and locknut thru there just to be safe because the clip will pop off again.
http://97vette.com/howto/mirror/index.html
I added a long screw and locknut thru there just to be safe because the clip will pop off again.
Explain long screw and locknut
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If you can't fix it yourself, here is the guy that can do it if you send the mirror to him:
Ed H. Swaneck
4030 Simon Road
Boardman, OH
Telephone: 330-757-9466
Ed H. Swaneck
4030 Simon Road
Boardman, OH
Telephone: 330-757-9466
Melting Slicks
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From: Silver Spring MD
FAST and SIMPLE LO TECH fix GOOP
I played with my mirror for hours and finally used a LO TECH approach.
GOOP. Yes GOOP. Between top mirror section and the mount on the door.
It won't swivel but neither did mirrors for about 30 or 40 years.
Try it you may like it.
GOOP. Yes GOOP. Between top mirror section and the mount on the door.
It won't swivel but neither did mirrors for about 30 or 40 years.
Try it you may like it.