Shakin' seats

[...joe]

yeah it aint rocket science is it?

[Gambit]

c'mon not everybody is handy with a spanner as you may be.

[...joe]

no i wasn't trying to be nasty but it is kinda funny!! and hey we've all got to start somewhere!!

[Bobo125]

Right, I've put them in, very easy. Unfortunately it didn't make any difference.
I've checked where the majority of movement is and it's definitely in the runners, so I may have to try something else, unless somebody has an idea.
Another severe mechanical problem is the drivers wing mirror, it's wobbly. YES I've tightened up the screws but it make no difference, plus one of the screws is now turning along with the metal sleeve where the threads are.
Problems, problems, problems.
I await the sarcasm.

[Deefadog]

No sarcasm, it always easy when you have done it i know!!! it a few years you'll be building engines from scrap metal

If the new runners did not help, why not get it in to postion and wedge it with wood, crude but effective

Have not a clue abot the mirror, i have never touched these! Sorry

[mix]

with the wing mirrors you may have been a bit over enthusiastic and tightened the screws up to much and stripped the threads out (assuming you are screwing into plastic) or the meatl sleeve you are talking about has simply come unstuck from the plast and needs re glueing

[monzablue16v]

rightey ho here we go you listening Bobo....<grin> sorry wet myself no offence intended....

VW WINGMIRRORS

I am writing this in simple terms from my experience with the above if I'm wrong sorry but I@m sure I'm not

Take the wingmirror off carefully by undoing the screws you have stripped!! then underneath the wing mirror (the bit that you don't normally see that fastens to the car) you will see a bolt, get a socket or a spanner that fits the bolt, and tighten it up until the mirror doesn't wobble anymore and in true haynes manual fashion (which you should buy) refitting is a reversal of the removal!!! put it back and tighten up the screws (if you can) if you can't tighten the screws up then the next few posts could be amusing  crash course in tap and die sets anybody <grin>. have fun and good luck!!

[Bobo125]

In response.

I have already removed the outer plastic clip
Below are 2 screws, these are tight as possible, but the mirror still wobbles when the car is in motion.
So I took the cap off and removed screws to have a better look and perhaps do a bodge job, this is where the problem was encountered.

You see the screw screws into threads, these are in perfect condition, but the sleeve which holds these threads which in turn is slotted into the door now moves with the screw (explanation as best as possible).

I could try glue, but doubt this would be of sufficent strength.

[Judderi]

User super glue cos its super great 

[Bobo125]

I doub't glue will work.
Take your mirror off and have a look, you'll see what I mean (if you have the older Mk2 that is).

More advice needed.

I'm ready for a new exhaust, the owner said it was the original from new, it's a twin. I want a new one, but not one of these stupid baked bean can things. I checked at Kwik Fit and they had a normal single for £70.00, any suggestions, nothing loud though, I'm too old.