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I've read somewhere that the plastic shroud is fused together and doesn't use clips which worries me about possible damage when disassembling it
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My recently purchased 02 turbo has got some misting in the rear view mirror, which I understand is oil leaking internally, any advice on repair or replacement?
TIA
as a follow up the stuff that is in the mirror is NASTY stuff - and has proper eaten and melted the inside - its killed one of the light sensors
and I think is borderline saveable...
MirrorJohn has been super helpful but I did put a hold on the order as I wasnt sure if I can get the sensors - ordered some for £6 to try - worried it will always look like its been apart :-(
So anyone know if I fork out for a new one at some £600 !!! minus custodian discount - are they built the same way and therefore will oose crap out in another few years.... (the mirrorjohn ones are made different and won't leak apparently)
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I'll take some pics of the housing but its close to being thrown away
and I can't find a decent secondhand one
I was thinking of buying one from mirrorjohn, do we know if the process is straightforward to replace? I've read somewhere that the plastic shroud is fused together and doesn't use clips which worries me about possible damage when disassembling it
It wasn’t too bad to get apart. There was some minor marring but you would never see it. The worst part is for mine was the inside was melted. The chromatic oil is nasty and just eats the plastic.
I’m debating buying a new unit completely so might be selling my MirrorJohn one (he missed my message and so dispatched already)
I’ve ordered a LDR (the sensor) as the goop ate the front of it…. So I think I can save it for about £110
I rang my friend in the OPC parts and she gave the price of £475.99 inc - I can get discount but that is a fair chunk of change
the mirror £115 posted and came today as did the 2 LDR's at £6.84 delivered - So I will attempt a repair
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That’s the mess the oil made, deactivated with Isopropyl and then water wash, had to reshape ie sand some of the plastic so it will shut and join neatly
There might be a couple of minor marks on the back part, but a working mirror should be possible
The white mark in the middle is not budging and there is some discolouration on the 2 bottom corners …
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