RE: Sunvisors

[FMARTIN <fmartin@ithaca.edu>]

>Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 15:00:14 -0600
>From: "Baxter, Dale" <Dale.Baxter@ppcc.cccoes.edu>
>Subject: Sunvisors
>
>I am not currently on the list but I would appreciate some advice as I
>was unable to find anything in the archives.  Does anyone have a fix for
>drooping sunvisors.  The sunvisors on both my '87 and '89 lower
>themselves about half way and will not stay in the stored position.  If
>anyone has the fix, please e-mail me directly at baxter@ppcc.cccoes.edu.
>Thanks for your help.
>
>Dale
(Q-L cc:)

Dale,

About a year ago (I think) I fixed the same problem in the '89 100Q I had at 
the time, and posted the fix to the Q-list. (Unfortunately, I lost my writeup 
in a computer crash since then.) Basically, the visors just pull off the rods 
that hold them. The problem (you likely have) is that the metal "C" clip 
(within the visor) that grabs the mounting rod has broken its back, so that 
there's no pressure/friction. What I did was to find the ends of the clip 
within the visor - the ends go past the rod about 3/4 inch - drilled a small 
hole through them in order to screw in a sheet metal screw, catching both 
sides. Then slip the mounting rod back in, and adjust the screw for proper 
pressure. Note: that clip is very tough metal, like those black metal 
office-clips, so "endeavor to persevere."  Take your time, and it doesn't look 
too bad in the end (though I wouldn't do in a "really nice" car).  E-me if you 
have questions. 

Frank M. 
'90 200 TQ (for sale, but barely) 
'88 Mazda 323 GTX