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rear wiper
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:58 pm
by pasenah
Hi, the Spline in the rear wiper is worn down an no longer moves the wiper arm.
Is there a fix or is it a new motor?
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:45 pm
by Nate
standard roadside repair for these is to wrap the spindle in a bit of foil (old style kitkat wrapper good for this, or cigarette packet liner) and replace the arm. not a permenant repair by any means, but will keep it going a while longer.
is it definately the spindle and not the arm that has worn?
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:10 pm
by pasenah
Yeah it the spindle as I've taken the arm off and its pretty much worn smooth. If I tighten it as much as I can it doesn't help As it stops it moving at all. Without the wiper the spindle turns freely when switched on.
I'll try your tips but its so warn I'm doubtful I'll work. I might try some plumbing thread tape.
Can the spindle be replaced or is it a complete motor?
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 7:59 am
by Mr Funk
It's a pretty easy replacement fella, the whole unit unbolts.
May have a spare
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:46 am
by pasenah
Cool, send me a quote if you like but postage may be a bit high to Cornwall?
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:16 am
by pasenah
Any luck with that spare Mr funk?
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:21 am
by mark1gls
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 9:48 am
by Mr Funk
I most certainly do have it and it works.
Need to check with the buyer of the Bootlid that he doesn't need it though
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:41 am
by pasenah
Ok thanks, just let me know.
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:46 am
by pasenah
Also, if you still have the rear 3point seat belts, how much for the lot?
Thanks
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Thu Sep 26, 2013 10:12 pm
by pasenah
Did you get my message re. having the seatbelts, Jim?
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 7:01 am
by Mr Funk
Yes matey. Mikei is taking the whole unit I'm afraid but the seat belts are yours.
Re: rear wiper
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:25 am
by pasenah
No worries. Thanks