I think the splines are self-cut in the arm by the shaft. If the splines on the shaft are clean and sharp, there are a few fixes suggested online, including inserting an aluminium strip from a drinks can, which might just tighten it up enough for the splines to get a grip.


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I need a new wiper arm for the front screen. Anyone got one or have any ideas on a substitute fix. it is of course the single sweep arm. My existing arm has shredded its splines to a smooth surface over the past 40 years.

Anyone got one of the single arm wipers spare? Mine has shredded its splines and if I can't find an original ideas would be appreciated for an alternative - wonder if a Mk 1 Golf would fit though obviously not the same screen coverage
Cheers

Paul

Thanks Ian and Nate. Problem will be solved and car back on road next week. Just waiting to see if I've eliminated all the acid spill. Car will probably go into hibernation in October so may leave it on a trickle charge for the winter.
This will be its' 34th (winter, not battery) since I originally ...

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You may have seen post in general forum, but I was just asking if anyone recommends an optimum size of battery for a car that is arranged and infrequently used. I have seen a range of 36 to 53 ah recommended. Is t a case of the bigger the better? Paul.

But what would you regard as the 'standard' battery re its ah rating? I have seen 36, 43 and 50 listed as suitable.

Just seen this. As someone who bought a Mk 1 Storm new in 1980 and still having the sales brochure for the Storm specifically - it was a single sheet dated 1.2.80 - I can assure you the car was available then in only two colours - metallic black and silver green metallic. Knowing they were in short ...

My battery has just exploded whilst on charge. Besides the damn awful mess, can anyone advise the optimum make and output for a new battery for a car that is started precious few times and does less than 1000 miles pa. it is garaged so not subject to absolute temperature extremes. Do I need ...