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AKL



Member Since: 12 May 2017
Location: Nyumbani
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Firenze Red
Mirror Arm
Hi Everyone - just wondering whether the bit that I have circled comes off as the mirror arm is moving quite a bit - not sure how to tighten - thank you.



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Dinnu



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Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
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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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
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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philippr86



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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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AKL



Member Since: 12 May 2017
Location: Nyumbani
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Firenze Red
Dinnu wrote:
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.


Thank you - will try this and see what happens.
Post #1051730 14th Nov 2024 12:48pm
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AKL



Member Since: 12 May 2017
Location: Nyumbani
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Firenze Red
blackwolf wrote:
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.


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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AKL



Member Since: 12 May 2017
Location: Nyumbani
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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Firenze Red
philippr86 wrote:
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...


Thank you will have a look online
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