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Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3425 |
I know the bottom cap can come off and there you can see a spring that pulls the assembly into indents. However unsure if there is an adjustment to preload the spring further. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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13th Nov 2024 3:02pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17450 |
Yes, the top plug can come out (the easiest way to remove it is to remove the bottom one and then use a long thin thing to push out the top one from below) however the mirror arms are 100% non-adjustable so removing the plug achieves nothing.
In practical terms the only solution to a wobbly arm is to replace the arm. |
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13th Nov 2024 3:42pm |
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philippr86 Member Since: 08 Sep 2017 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 23 |
Yes, eaxactly as blackwolf said. I also had quite a bit of play in the hinge and thought I just buy new one. So I opted for Allmakes ones only to find out that they did have even more backlash from new. So I took the aftermarket one apart and found that they have been cutting corners in the design. A bit of machining was involved on my lathe, but now I can take them apart, tighten the spring as I wish and all good. Unfortunately I think I did not take any pictures doing this. If I do find any, I will upload them...
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14th Nov 2024 11:54am |
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AKL Member Since: 12 May 2017 Location: Nyumbani Posts: 18 |
Thank you - will try this and see what happens. |
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14th Nov 2024 12:48pm |
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AKL Member Since: 12 May 2017 Location: Nyumbani Posts: 18 |
Thank you will have a look on the weekend - over time by putting mirrors in and out whilst parked has caused them to wobble more. Just the passenger side though which is strange. |
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14th Nov 2024 12:50pm |
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AKL Member Since: 12 May 2017 Location: Nyumbani Posts: 18 |
Thank you will have a look online |
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14th Nov 2024 12:51pm |
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