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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027
Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire
Posts : 2849
Join date : 2012-04-19
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:56 pm | |
| I think I'll give the ones from Just Kampers a try (remembering to ask for my BraziBay discount!). I'll also read through the threads carefully to make sure I put them on correctly. Thank you | |
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chairboy_paul
Cabin : Economy
Location : Reading, Berks
Posts : 178
Join date : 2010-05-20
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:06 pm | |
| I have standard old school chrome VW mirrors on mine Harry. My threads came loose. I overcame it by replacing the thick retaining nuts with a narrow nut (Half width) from eBay. ... worked a treat and they are nice and tight again. The threads on cheap ones are like cream cheese so watch for that! | |
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Ianvwk
Cabin : Business
Posts : 633
Join date : 2010-10-27
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:25 am | |
| Hi,
Anyone wishing to fit chrome or stainless steel mirrors.
The threads are not long enough on most of the ones you will purchase.
We have a special thread cutting tool so can make the thread a lot longer and then they fit very well and will not rattle loose, damage the vans threads or just fall out!
We can offer to do the above free of charge if anyone is passing and wants them fitting!
Happy camping,
VW Kampers
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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027
Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire
Posts : 2849
Join date : 2012-04-19
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Sun Mar 09, 2014 8:29 am | |
| One of my shiny new wing mirrors fell off yesterday! I think I'll change the retaining nuts for a narrower width like chair_boy (above). I see that nuts come in M sizes. Would anyone happen to know what the M size for this nut might be? | |
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chairboy_paul
Cabin : Economy
Location : Reading, Berks
Posts : 178
Join date : 2010-05-20
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:53 am | |
| Harry.. PM me and ill stick a couple in the post to you. I had to buy 6! | |
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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027
Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire
Posts : 2849
Join date : 2012-04-19
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Sun Mar 09, 2014 2:28 pm | |
| Thank you very much. PM sent. | |
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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027
Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire
Posts : 2849
Join date : 2012-04-19
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:31 pm | |
| A mirror fell off today.  When I tried to put it back on I realised the screw thread had stripped. I've been contemplating putting the original mirrors back on for a while as I do find it difficult to see properly using the smaller chrome ones especially in a LHD. I might re spray them white like Kiteman. | |
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Sunny
Cabin : Exec 050
Location : Wiltshire
Posts : 1743
Join date : 2012-01-22
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:33 pm | |
| I had the originals, sprayed white. Much better visibility. | |
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Voyager
Cabin : Flight 044
Location : Alderley Edge
Posts : 1370
Join date : 2013-08-10
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:42 pm | |
| Our chrome mirrors have a tendency to swivel about on the arm of their own volition. Is there a way of tightening them up so that we can adjust them and they stay adjusted? | |
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Guest
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| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 3:46 pm | |
| Ours too. Need to keep tightening the cap thingy underneath. |
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Voyager
Cabin : Flight 044
Location : Alderley Edge
Posts : 1370
Join date : 2013-08-10
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:01 pm | |
| The cap thingy underneath? Is that the nut at the bottom end of the arm? Does it tension the mirror on the swivel cup perhaps? | |
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Guest
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| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:06 pm | |
| You're getting technical on me now. But yes the cap thing at the bottom of the mirror arm comes loose. When tightened back up all fine for a good while longer. I wonder if not tightened if they would just wiggle right off? |
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004
Location : Reading
Posts : 8831
Join date : 2010-12-12
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:44 pm | |
| Its all part of the 'fun' - little regular maintenance items like this.
Before every trip, we check/tighten the ones on Scooby, along with tightening screws on the inner handle mechanism on the sliding door, tyre pressures and the oil level. ________________________________________________________________________________ Proud winners of Spike's Trophy 2017
 Scooby - Born To Run | |
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Guest
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| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:50 pm | |
| Inner handle mechanism - will go look What falls off if they're not tight?? |
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004
Location : Reading
Posts : 8831
Join date : 2010-12-12
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:56 pm | |
| - Als wrote:
- Inner handle mechanism - will go look What falls off if they're not tight??
Maybe the outer handle? ________________________________________________________________________________ Proud winners of Spike's Trophy 2017
Scooby - Born To Run | |
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AbsintheKombi
Cabin : Exec 013
Location : Leyland, Lancs
Posts : 5654
Join date : 2011-07-25
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:56 pm | |
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- [size=31]Before every trip, we check/tighten the ones on Scooby, along with tightening screws on the inner handle mechanism on the sliding door, tyre pressures and the oil level.[/size]
[size=31]Before every trip? Wow, I'm impressed. [/size]
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Guest
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| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 4:57 pm | |
| Ooer. I want nothing falling off - whatever the size!! |
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004
Location : Reading
Posts : 8831
Join date : 2010-12-12
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004
Location : Reading
Posts : 8831
Join date : 2010-12-12
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TimV
Admin
Cabin : Flight 001
Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K.
Posts : 14337
Join date : 2009-09-27
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:04 pm | |
| - AbsintheKombi wrote:
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- [size=31]Before every trip, we check/tighten the ones on Scooby, along with tightening screws on the inner handle mechanism on the sliding door, tyre pressures and the oil level.[/size]
[size=31]Before every trip? Wow, I'm impressed. [/size] Me too!! ________________________________________________________________________________ Max SportsKombi - The Bay Racer 
@brazilianvwbay | |
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TimV
Admin
Cabin : Flight 001
Location : Brighton, East Sussex U.K.
Posts : 14337
Join date : 2009-09-27
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004
Location : Reading
Posts : 8831
Join date : 2010-12-12
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Guest
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| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:01 pm | |
| I may struggle with that one but will assist where I can!! |
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Scooby
Cabin : Flight 004
Location : Reading
Posts : 8831
Join date : 2010-12-12
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harryhornet
Cabin : Exec 027
Location : Fair Oak, Hampshire
Posts : 2849
Join date : 2012-04-19
| | Subject: Re: Wing mirror issue Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:09 pm | |
| - TimV wrote:
- Ok I'll say it before anyone else does - just keep your nuts tightened at all times ok?! Ta
 This is when my problem started. I noticed things were a bit loose so I tightened my nuts and they stripped the threads and fell off. | |
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