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Slowdude12 Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2013 Posts: 9 Location: Damascus, OR
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:01 pm Post subject: 1984 Westy windshield wipers :-/ |
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Hey Everyone I'm back again seeking more help. So far I'm 2 for 2 fixing my van from knowledge gained via this forum and I'm looking to make if 3 for 3.
This time it's my poor windshield wipers. Both motors work, switch works, new blades installed. Problem is the driver side wiper will be going just fine then get stuck or something, then over rotate and flop off the windshield to my left resting on my side view mirror.
How can I fix this? |
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Syncro Jael Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2013 Posts: 2204 Location: Utah
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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Take a look at the splines where the arm attaches.
If they are worn smooth that is probably your problem.
Try some Red Loctite on the splines (not the threads) cinch the arm and nut down and let it set up a few hours. See if that will do the trick. |
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7733 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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Actually, the splines are not <worn> smooth; they are likely loaded up with the softer metal of
the wiper arm. The harder metal of the splines is designed to dig into the softer metal of the
wiper arm, adding mechanical advantage to what would otherwise only be a friction fitting.
Use a small knife or pick to scrape the splines clear.
Reinstall & snug tight, but not too tight.
If yours seems buggered, the usual vendors sell a kit with replacement hardware.
Be nice them and they'll keep working for a long time.
(ie: clear snow off them, don't hang things on them, even lubricate the shaft while you're in there…) _________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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madspaniard Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2008 Posts: 3795 Location: Alameda, CA
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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dhaavers wrote: |
Actually, the splines are not <worn> smooth; they are likely loaded up with the softer metal of
the wiper arm. The harder metal of the splines is designed to dig into the softer metal of the
wiper arm, adding mechanical advantage to what would otherwise only be a friction fitting.
Use a small knife or pick to scrape the splines clear.
Reinstall & snug tight, but not too tight.
If yours seems buggered, the usual vendors sell a kit with replacement hardware.
Be nice them and they'll keep working for a long time.
(ie: clear snow off them, don't hang things on them, even lubricate the shaft while you're in there…) |
agree, plus this
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=4373&category_id=&category_parent_id= _________________ 1991 Westy auto w/ Peloquin TBD
"The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad” - Salvador Dali |
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Ahwahnee Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2010 Posts: 9776 Location: Mt Lemmon, AZ
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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dhaavers wrote: |
...Reinstall & snug tight, but not too tight... |
Yeah, 'not too tight' -- as there are several threads on what to do if you snap off ones of those posts. |
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human compass Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2013 Posts: 415 Location: Flagstaff,AZ
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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yep, fixed my 84 as described. |
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Slowdude12 Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2013 Posts: 9 Location: Damascus, OR
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:42 pm Post subject: |
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Solved.
3 for 3!
Thanks! |
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