Mirror Screw Needed

scotty914 · 05-01-2002, 08:19 PM

DOES ANYBODY HAVE A SPARE MIRROR SCREW IN USED BUT USEABLE SHAPE THEY CAN DO WITH OUT

THANKS

maf 914 · 05-02-2002, 05:57 AM

Scott, I added a stock mirror to the passenger side a few years ago and needed two of the special chrome philips screws. New ones seem to be no longer available. I was able to get a pair from PAP in Atlanta (they have since moved), a Porsche salvage yard. You may have to check a similar place in your area. Good luck.

Mike

jmcleod · 05-02-2002, 06:05 AM

????? why not go to local hardware store and get a phillips head 6mm screw?? a 6mm x 12mm should be long enough
yes, the porsche screw is actually oval head but at $.25 per screw the "home depot" screw works for what you want

philinjax · 05-02-2002, 07:40 AM

Scott,
Send me your mailing address and I will send you a good used
mirror screw.
Phil

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

Make sure that the hole has not enlarged by switching the screws between the holes. I installed a new screw into mine, only to find that the hole was stripped. I ended up using a stainless steel sheet metal screw.

James

norustscott · norustscott's Garage

Just for further info...The screw to attach the mirror is a unique part as it has a slight divot in the threaded area that has a small nylon insert plugging it. The divot is about 2mm and about half way on the threaded shaft. I assume this is to keep the screw from vibrating out. Pretty slick.

Dave at Pelican Parts · Dave at Pelican Parts's Garage

You can substitute the screws that hold the door catch for the mirror screws. They are the same size, are chromed, and look right. I don't know if they have the nylon locking bit in them, though.

--DD