Wing mirror arms ...

miktdish · Apr 15, 2024

I tried to fold in my 300tdi wing mirrors yesterday (first time in ages).
All I have managed to do is make them floppy.
I tried a good soaking today with penetrating fluid and they now move, but they are as floopy as when the 'click' into place.

Can I open the body up and repair/re-grease or is it buy new ones time ?

Hicap phill · Apr 15, 2024

miktdish said:
I tried to fold in my 300tdi wing mirrors yesterday (first time in ages).
All I have managed to do is make them floppy.
I tried a good soaking today with penetrating fluid and they now move, but they are as floopy as when the 'click' into place.

Can I open the body up and repair/re-grease or is it buy new ones time ?

Take top off(little black flap) and should be able to split apart. Spring loaded,never stripped 1 down

miktdish · Apr 15, 2024

I did see the little flap ..... will investigate further - cheers

Hicap phill · Apr 15, 2024

miktdish said:
I did see the little flap ..... will investigate further - cheers

Think there is also an 8mm nut underneath.i remember tightening up the spring & they never folded in when i hit trees

KISSMYAURA · Apr 15, 2024

chances are they fubarred, that little nut will be crusty as fooook, have a look at the unbreakable ones i fitted a while ago very happy with them .
made by uni tuck but you can get cheaper fro LR centre

Unbreakable Wing Mirror - Land Rover (Defender), Universal - Yellow/Black - Aftermarket Truck Parts and Accessories

7302 - Unbreakable Wing Mirror - Unheated - Black - 10-18mm Bracket Arm Connector Wing Mirror with Unbreakable Glass, Unheated, Suitable for Left or Right Side, Suitable for both Left and Right Hand Drive. OE Number: E-Approval Number: e11 02*5342. 7402 - Unbreakable Wing Mirror - Heated - Black -…

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miktdish · Apr 15, 2024

It's not the mirror on the ball, it's the arm itself.

miktdish · Apr 15, 2024

Hicap phill said:
Think there is also an 8mm nut underneath.i remember tightening up the spring & they never folded in when i hit trees

I had a quick look ... does that cap pop off the bottom ??
Is it plastic ?

Hicap phill · Apr 15, 2024

miktdish said:
I had a quick look ... does that cap pop off the bottom ??
Is it plastic ?

Yep the round 1
There are a few designs

KISSMYAURA · Apr 15, 2024

miktdish said:
It's not the mirror on the ball, it's the arm itself.

yep it was the arms on myne the spring underneath, so i just swapped out the lot

miktdish · Apr 17, 2024

I was being to gentle with the lower cap.
Knocked it off and then used a drift to get thje top cap out....

I guess mine are aftermarket/rubbish as there isn't any adjustment.
I've odrered a pair of "originals" (said the seller).

Pics and info to follow.

miktdish · May 1, 2024

I did manage to grease up the old ones and they sort-of worked, but bought some new ones anyway as the old ones are going furry for the 3rd time.

Old:

Simple enough to replace, just need to get the door card back on.
The other side needs a clean up on the door, which I will get around to at some point or another...

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