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loose rear view mirror - fix?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by cgutz, Aug 20, 2017.

  1. cgutz

    cgutz Well-Known Member

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    My stock xj550 Maxim mirror is loose enough at the swivel it won't stay in place. I don't see any obvious fix. Some websites suggest locktight.

    Anyone have a remedy they have tried that holds but still allows adjustment of the mirror?

    Obviously something like epoxy could be used, but that would lock the mirror permanently.
     
    cgutz, Aug 20, 2017
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Superglue. I haven't done this with an XJ miror, but it worked on my '75 Celica.

    Carefully pop the ball out of the socket. Clean and degrease the socket. Put a few drops of any good CA glue into the socket and swirl it around to coat the socket. DO this a few times to build up a good layer of glue. Pop the ball back in and see how she fits. You may need to repeat the process a few times until you get a good fit.
     
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    "Pop it out", does it just pull out?
     
    cgutz, Aug 21, 2017
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