Electric mirror motor mare

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Electric mirror motor mare

Post by bogbasic » 15 Jun 2014 05:04 pm

Being a numpty I broke my electric mirror motor and have been able to bodge together a replacement based on a 440 motor unit with a few bits swapped over but the glass doesn't go back into its surround as much as it used to and it seems to be a bit prone to falling out, although it is saved by the wires each time!! The ultra-perfect solution would be if it was possible to remove the hollow rivets which the little screws go through inside the circular double-motor units, then I think I could do a better job!! Does anyone know if you can drill or tap them out?? Are the glued or melted in?? Would getting them out be destructive??
1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
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Re: Electric mirror motor mare

Post by bogbasic » 16 Jun 2014 02:19 am

Hey man, I've cracked it - they push out with a screwdriver and then the plastic clamp on top of the motors can be popped out. Think I can replace the little plastic racks now. Evilness abounds.
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1988 340 1.4 GL, 218k, 5 door (Grey Bess). Gone to CBA.
1991 340 1.7 GL, 64k, 5 door, petrol blue (Deep Blue).
1988 360 2.0 GLE, 140k, 5 door, ocean blue metallic (Blue Bess).
1989 340 1.7 GL, 108k, 3 door (Red Ness).
More info here!

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