[urq] Driver side mirror

[DGraber460 at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/20/2005 11:04:54 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
AUDIJIM at aol.com writes:

Hello,

I noticed yesterday that my driver side mirror (on my  UrQ) is very loose. It 
is securely attached to the door frame, but the  rest of the mirror housing 
is 
loose. I haven't looked into it yet, but I  thought I would pump the list for 
any idea's. I fear that It might be  internally broken but I'm hoping for a 
simple fix. Anyone have a set of  mirrors to sell, just in case?

Thanks,

Jim Furdyn
1983  UrQuattro #170 
1987 4000cs Q
1987 5000cs TQ 276,000 miles
1993 100cs  Q Avant (parting out)
1996 A6 Quattro Avant 
1987 Mercedes Benz Truck  1219


This is a common malady for these vintage cars. There is an aluminum frame  
inside the mirror that stretches out of shape. You can with proper care and  
diligence take it apart and return the frame to very close to it's original  
shape. Getting it apart and back together is a pain, but will result in nice  
tight mirrors. The biggest hurdle is releasing and re-attaching the 2 springs  
that secure the frame and the housing. It's not a job for the easily frustrated. 
 One of mine has needed tightening for months, and I have avoided it so  far. 
I may have a pair in the basement, and I might have a pair off my car if  
they total it.

 
Dennis
Denver