80 Series Electric Mirrors
Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 10, 2004 at 16:51
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Mitch
Have any 80 series owners had problems with the clip which attached the mirror to the body snapping. I have been told that this is a common problem and can't be repaired. Is this correct?
I've also been told that you can't purchase these items non-geniune. I have priced geniune replacements at $190 each, I'm thinking I may just live with the fact that the mirror floats around in the wind.Does anyone know if these mirrors can be purchased non-geniune?
Cheers
Reply By: 80scruiser - Wednesday, Nov 10, 2004 at 17:43
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2004 at 17:43
I had a broken one.
I fixed it by obtaining a small piece of tin and bending it in a U shape to fit around the broken section of the body. I had a hole in the back part of the tin and slipped it over the hook. All they do is sit there as it is held in with the screw at the bottom.
Bugger of a design and usuall only break when heavy handed or knocked.
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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Wednesday, Nov 10, 2004 at 20:12
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2004 at 20:12
in a word..yes...stickerflex (the black goo that seals wind screens) holds it in there better than Toyota clips ever did....dont be in a rush to remove it afterwards though...
Andrew
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Reply By: crusa - Thursday, Nov 11, 2004 at 09:39
Thursday, Nov 11, 2004 at 09:39
Hi Mitch
Yes Dozer is spot on. My 80 series had a broken left hand mirror and the local Toyota dealer said that they use silicone where it was broken from the body of the mirror. Unscrewed the bottom screw and used the silicone .............. fixed the wobble .......... that was 3 years ago now, and no problems whatsoever.
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Follow Up By: Mitch - Thursday, Nov 11, 2004 at 15:16
Thursday, Nov 11, 2004 at 15:16
Thanks for your response guy's. Gives me something to play with this weekend.
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Reply By: Moose - Thursday, Nov 11, 2004 at 14:36
Thursday, Nov 11, 2004 at 14:36
Have you tried the wreckers?
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Follow Up By: Mitch - Thursday, Nov 11, 2004 at 15:18
Thursday, Nov 11, 2004 at 15:18
Moose,
I've tried 8 or 9 around
Perth and a couple of them but still want $165 each for them. Might just glue them in as previous replies have suggested.
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Reply By: crusa - Friday, Nov 12, 2004 at 10:29
Friday, Nov 12, 2004 at 10:29
Hi Mitch
After I used the silicone, I held the mirror in place in the mirror frame with masking tape to make sure it set properly for about a week. Probably don't need this long but I wanted to make sure it set
well.
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