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Old Oct 26, 2003 | 09:26 PM
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Default HELP! Drivers door mirror is loose

I took it apart and found that is held together with what looks like a valve spring and retainer.
How the heck do I compress the spring to get the retainer to snap back on?

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Old Oct 26, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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Its broken for good. The clip is not strong enough to hold the spring back once it snaps. A new one will cost $250 plus painting so the best option besides screwing it together perminately is to call this guy in Ohio.

E.H. Swaneck
330-783-003 -ext15 (Day)
330-757-9466 (after 4:30 )

He'll fax you instructions on how to take apart the mirror. Ship it to him with $60 and he will fix it and send it back. Many members have done it, he guarantees it not to break again. I just had mine done two weeks ago and its as good as new.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 12:02 AM
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Thanks, I'll give him a call.
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