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Old 06-07-2013, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Bell
I first got introduced to safety wire pliers in the early 80's when I was in The Navy. Every car guy should have a pair of them and a spool of wire in their tool kit.
Ack. I thought I'd never have to see those things again.
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Did there ever end up being pics of how you did this fix? I tried JB weld and it failed me as well.
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I did a version of a fix last night and it seems to be working. As i said...previously tried JB Weld and it failed at install. So last night I got out the drill and some safety wire and made 4 hols and two loops which i spun tight and it seems to be good. 70 miles and it no vibration or failure.

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Mine was broken like this, but forgot pic so recycling this one....


The wire I used
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Holes and loops thru twisted up to hold tight. No pic, but I used a vice grips to hold pieces in place while looping and twisting.
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Mounted back to the mirror
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Not perfect fix for everyone, but at least some pics for the idea if someone needs a fix.



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