Limp when hot !

[martinozcmax]

Hi,

This is a bit embarrassing. :D

When the temperature hits 30+ the rear view mirror goes all limp and won't stay up. I do have another mirror (much wider and bigger) fitted on top of it so it has a bit more weight than normal.

However I had the same thing for 10 years on my old V8 Disco and had no probs. I know my Tdi may not have the manly roar of the V8 but surely I don't need to lubricate a 16 year old with little blue pills already.

Seriously does anyone have any ideas ?

Thanks


Regards



Martin

[Scouse]

What model Tdi do have? D1 or Defender?

The early update D1s had a mirror that was quite easily pulled apart. Then you could coat the ball with a smear of glue or similar to make it tighter (let the glue dry before assembling otherwise you won't be able to adjust it).
I haven't pulled any other mirrors apart so this may not be any good to you.

[martinozcmax]

Thanks Scott, it is a Discovery 1 early model so I'll try pulling the mirror apart this weekend.

Appreciated.


Regards

Martin

[Scouse]

Pull the dipping tab out, then the mirror head will come off. Make sure you catch the spring too :).

[martinozcmax]

Pull the dipping tab out, then the mirror head will come off. Make sure you catch the spring too :).

Thanks Scouse. Came apart real easy. Tried fixing it with araldite, as bad as ever when hot which surprised me.

I thn took off the large oversized mirror I had fitted over the bog standarsd one thinking that was the issue. Still limp and useless when hot. So I pulled it apart again and loads of superglue later it's rock solid in any temp. very happy chappy. Strange how much you miss it when it's not useable.

I was pretty lucky getting it back together as I have it in the optimal position and there was no wriggle time or movement after joining the parts, it locked solid almost immediately. Anyone else trying it beware of that. :D

[loanrangie]

Thanks Scouse. Came apart real easy. Tried fixing it with araldite, as bad as ever when hot which surprised me.

I thn took off the large oversized mirror I had fitted over the bog standarsd one thinking that was the issue. Still limp and useless when hot. So I pulled it apart again and loads of superglue later it's rock solid in any temp. very happy chappy. Strange how much you miss it when it's not useable.

I was pretty lucky getting it back together as I have it in the optimal position and there was no wriggle time or movement after joining the parts, it locked solid almost immediately. Anyone else trying it beware of that. :D

Give the spring a stretch so that it puts more pressure on the ball.