Door mirror loose

[Vwtopcat]

Hi chaps ,
Since I’ve had my bus the passenger door mirror hasn’t even been what I call tight - so pretty wobbly when on the move. The thread on the mirror looked worn , but I think so does the inner thread in the door . I’ve ordered a new mirror but is there a solution of it turns out to be a worn door thread. Do they actually come out ?.
Thanks

 

[ozziedog]

I think it might be a heck of a lot of work to get the fixed nut section out of the door. Most if not all replacement mirrors are notorious for being a bit short on the threaded section. So you may be on a bit of a loser there. If everything else is as tight as is required, I’d get it so it’s as close as can be, just to make sure it’s doable, then clean everything up as best you can with a little white spirit, then I’d glue the stem in with that gorilla glue that expands ever so slightly then adjust your mirror into position with props if necessary and let the little baby gorillas do their magic. That’ll be more than enough to settle it in. If it gets bashed in a years time, clean it out and do it again. If you are a tad precious with your paintwork or chromium play ting then use some masking tape before you let them gorillas out of their cage.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,crap repro stuff

 

[Vwtopcat]

I think it might be a heck of a lot of work to get the fixed nut section out of the door. Most if not all replacement mirrors are notorious for being a bit short on the threaded section. So you may be on a bit of a loser there. If everything else is as tight as is required, I’d get it so it’s as close as can be, just to make sure it’s doable, then clean everything up as best you can with a little white spirit, then I’d glue the stem in with that gorilla glue that expands ever so slightly then adjust your mirror into position with props if necessary and let the little baby gorillas do their magic. That’ll be more than enough to settle it in. If it gets bashed in a years time, clean it out and do it again. If you are a tad precious with your paintwork or chromium play ting then use some masking tape before you let them gorillas out of their cage.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,crap repro stuff

Yeah I have heard about the shorter threads , I’ve gone for the Autowares Convex mirror to see what all the fuss is about which allegedly does have a longer thread but I’ll find out when it arrives . Ideal scenario is the new mirror thread tightens nicely and solves the issue , don’t really want to glue a nice shiny mirror after parting with ££ . But if needs must I will , I’d forgotten gorilla adhesive expands slightly which as you say maybe just enough to sure it all up. Appreciate the response Ozzie dog and I’ll let you know the outcome !

 

[67panel]

PTFE tape

 

[Vwtopcat]

PTFE tape

Tried and failed with that yesterday . Think both the threads are poor .

 

[ozziedog]

Yeah I have heard about the shorter threads , I’ve gone for the Autowares Convex mirror to see what all the fuss is about which allegedly does have a longer thread but I’ll find out when it arrives . Ideal scenario is the new mirror thread tightens nicely and solves the issue , don’t really want to glue a nice shiny mirror after parting with ££ . But if needs must I will , I’d forgotten gorilla adhesive expands slightly which as you say maybe just enough to sure it all up. Appreciate the response Ozzie dog and I’ll let you know the outcome !

Just had another thought in case that one don’t work. How’s about seeing if you can get a rivnut the same size and thread as your mirror as a stand by. The great thing about that Gorilla expanding goo is it has next to no strength if you ever needed to clean it off, could virtually scratch it off with a scotchbrite and a brass wire brush.

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,,,,,Or maybe a helicoil insert