Broken side view mirror
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Cruising
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Dover DE
Broken side view mirror
It looks like someone hit my passenger side view mirror and now the thing is just swinging.
I took it apart and saw what I need to do. I can't seem to get the spring compressed far down enough on the post to slide the retaining clip into the grove.
Is this making sense to anyone else? I checked my service manual and couldn't find anything under mirrors or doors.
I'm desperate to avoid taking this to the dealership. Any advice is appreciated, as always.
I took it apart and saw what I need to do. I can't seem to get the spring compressed far down enough on the post to slide the retaining clip into the grove.
Is this making sense to anyone else? I checked my service manual and couldn't find anything under mirrors or doors.
I'm desperate to avoid taking this to the dealership. Any advice is appreciated, as always.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Hurst, TX USA
I've heard that once broken they stay broken. Some just epoxy them in place, because the part is pricy. There is someone on the forum that will fix them for less, but I don't remember his ID.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Montreal Qc
Originally Posted by BigJoe
...There is someone on the forum that will fix them for less, but I don't remember his ID.
save your $ and time by calling ed swaneck @ 330-783-0083 ext. 15. he can fix your old mirror and guarantees the clip will not break again. this saves you having to have another mirror repainted. i heard about him on this forum and had him repair my passenger mirror. cost was arond $80 if i remember correcly.
good luck
I hope this helps!
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: MONUMENT BEACH MA
happened to both of my mirrors.
Broke the drivers side taking off my ca cover.
Dealer broke passenger checking out how he could fix the drivers side.
Said the only repair was to replace.
They put bolts in to hold in place, buy theu no longer fold in.
Broke the drivers side taking off my ca cover.
Dealer broke passenger checking out how he could fix the drivers side.
Said the only repair was to replace.
They put bolts in to hold in place, buy theu no longer fold in.
