INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CLIP...

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  • Donagh
    Low Range
    • Jan 2007
    • 30

    INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR CLIP...

    When I purchased my pre-owned 2000 RR HSK, the rearview (inside) mirror was not attached because the previous owner had broken the mounting clip on the mirror. I checked with Land Rover, and they don't sell replacement clips. I've called salvage yards, and looked on line, I even tried a 'cam lock' part, but I can't find a replacement clip for the mirror.

    I don't want to replace a perfectly good mirror (to the tune of $300), just because I can't find a simple steel clip that holds it to the windshield. Has anyone encountered this problem and remedied it, or does anyone have an idea that I haven't thought of? (or maybe even have a clip in their spare parts box they wouldn't mind selling to me)?

    Thanks in Advance.

    I remain looking forward,

    Donagh
    'Maybe the 'Hokey-Pokey' really is what it's all about.'
  • Mungrol
    Low Range
    • Nov 2006
    • 20

    #2
    Are you serious????

    Mate,

    Ask the dealer what they would do in the event of replacing a windscreen? You saying that they are going to have a brand new windscreen that comes with the clip mounted? We are talking about the section attached to the windscreen right? Would a new mirror even come with one? Have you tried rovercanibal?
    I agree... there has to be a better way than throwing away $$.

    Keep us informed for sure.

    Cheers,
    Curly

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    • rangeroverranger
      Low Range
      • Nov 2006
      • 7

      #3
      Why not

      You know, when my mirror went south, I replaced it with a new $13 generic from OReilly. A glass shop glued the new clip on the windshield for $5, and I have a functional tilting mirror that works better than the electronic $300 dimming mirror ever did, and it won't drip goo onto my dash when it fails and leaks. I left the original clip glued to the windshield.

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      • Donagh
        Low Range
        • Jan 2007
        • 30

        #4
        Nope, I'm dead serious... The clip is attached to the back of the mirror stem with s a single screw. (The part attached to the windscreen is called a nipple, or cam)

        I actually want to use the original mirror and will risk the 'goo' running out of it, if it fails. (Typically, I don't speculate on the possibility of bad things happening and consequently compromise my lifestyle accordingly)

        But I hadn't heard of rovercanibal, and so thanks for the tip, it will be my next stop.

        I'll let you know how I fare, and if anyone else has a source for hard to find RR parts, I'd be be very grateful to hear about it.

        Best,

        Donagh/Connecticut
        'Maybe the 'Hokey-Pokey' really is what it's all about.'

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