Durant Mirror Stud Stripped

sessa · 03-15-2009, 02:18 PM

I've decided it is time to replace my hazed mirror, the only problem other then a new one costs $211, is that the stud that attaches to the assembly is stripped and spins. Do to the limited space I can't seem to stabilize the stud and turn the nut, does anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to attack this problem??

Circled below is the spinning stud.

Zeke · 03-15-2009, 03:04 PM

Can't you epoxy the stud before attempting installation?

On another note, $211? I didn't know you could even get originals. The replacement ones for under $60 are junk, IMO.

sessa · 03-15-2009, 03:24 PM

Sorry, I should clarify the mirror is still on the car so there are two small openings to access them on the door. Our host has OEM mirrors 901-731-111-01-M260.

Jeff Burger · Jeff Burger's Garage

how about a dremel with a partially worn small cut off wheel so you can get in the little access hole.

sessa · 03-15-2009, 03:31 PM

I Think this mirror may be the original when the car was re-painted in the mid 80's it looks like they taped it off it's the only trim on the car with a little over spray.

kfosburg · kfosburg's Garage

Try to get a small wrench in there to hold the nut while you turn the stud itself with needle nose vise grips. With any luck you can gain enough space behind the nut to cut the stud, or grab it with the vice grips. Or, cut a slot in the stud so you can use a screwdriver... use some liquid wrench to help the nut.

Had the same problem and I ended up pulling the stud out of the mirror when mine was out of the car and swapping in a threadsert so the mirror is now mounted with a bolt.

Karl

sessa · 03-15-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Burger

how about a dremel with a partially worn small cut off wheel so you can get in the little access hole.

The hole is 3/4 of an inch in diameter the smallest wheel I could find on their web sight was 15/16, does anyone know of one smaller or the best way to get the wheel down to that size?

Jeff Burger · Jeff Burger's Garage

just grind away on a piece of scrap metal until the wheel is worn to a size that will fit . the cut off wheels are very thin and will not take long to wear down. Sears also sells a similar tool with cut off wheel discs.

Evans, Marv · 03-15-2009, 04:56 PM

Maybe just a small diameter grinding burr would grind though the nut on each side. You might be able to stabilize the nut from turning too much with a needle nose vice grip.

ossiblue · 03-15-2009, 05:50 PM

If you're getting a new mirror anyway, would it be possible to remove the other nut and allow a bit of looseness to the mirror? Then, carefully slip a hacksaw blade between the base of the mirror and the rubber gasket and slowly saw through the stud. I'd consider this a last resort, but it may be feasible if you can get a big enough gap between the mirror and gasket.