Brumby's internal rear-view mirror is loose

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Brumby's internal rear-view mirror is loose

Post by Jack » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:32 pm

HELP!

The Brumby's internal rear view mirror has recently become loose. The mirror's ball joint doesn't hold a position, so the mirror flops down when driving along.

I've unscrewed the mirror's arm from the ceiling and had a gander at the assembly, but there aren't any visible screws to tighten. The mirror is firmly attached to its black plastic shroud and I reckon if I try and prise the mirror out with a scewdriver I'll just crack the glass.

I'd like to re-tighten the ball joint if possible, but I can't work out a way to do it. :???:

Does anyone know how to fix this problem?
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Post by Alex » Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:48 pm

BLUE TACK!, gluegun, duct tape, cable ties

or just get a new one.

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Post by AlpineRaven » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:17 pm

Loctite!
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Post by Jack » Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:34 pm

Given that the mirror still needs to retain the ability to adjust for differnt height drivers, I don't think glueing the mirror into one fixed position is the answer I'm looking for.

While I'm hoping there's a fix available to retighten the ball joint, I'm not adverse to the idea of buying another mirror from the wreckers (or using the windscreen mounted mirror out of my donor liberty).

It would be nice to keep the original mirror though. :)
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Post by AlpineRaven » Sat Jan 05, 2008 8:06 pm

Jack wrote:Given that the mirror still needs to retain the ability to adjust for differnt height drivers, I don't think glueing the mirror into one fixed position is the answer I'm looking for.

While I'm hoping there's a fix available to retighten the ball joint, I'm not adverse to the idea of buying another mirror from the wreckers (or using the windscreen mounted mirror out of my donor liberty).

It would be nice to keep the original mirror though. :)
From Liberty's mirror - after parking it in hot sun/day my rearview mirror is very sensitive, there is an phillip's head screw behind it that you are able to tight it... Fair enough about keeping original - maybe find another one from wreckers that is the same type and not noticeable?
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Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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Post by Gardiner » Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:34 pm

Had the same problem with mine, I had to settle for another one form sunspares.

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Post by SubaRute » Sun Jan 06, 2008 5:35 pm

send me a message i wil see if i have another out of the touring wagon at home 0417623931 i might be able to deliver it as far as the airport brisvages or local around caboolture

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