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ebanville Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2005 Posts: 213 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 3:01 pm Post subject: Wiper Slop repair? |
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Hey, all. I've got a windshield wiper issue on my 1966 Beetle. It's the original 6v motor in a 12v system using an inline resistor. When we restored the car some years back, we pulled the entire workings out, greased and lubed them and put it back. It worked fine for many years, but now there's slop or play in the movement. When you turn it off it stops at the right place, then slides down off the windshield and on to the body. You can move the wipers with your hand like a wet noodle.
Has anyone experienced this? If so what's the fix? Rebuild? Replace?
Thanks as always for any help you can offer!
-Ethan |
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marklee Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2009 Posts: 821 Location: Flintshire, North Wales
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Wiper Slop repair? |
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do the job properly, the resistors get hot and therefore less efficient. get one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/362001697843?chn=ps&a...amp;crdt=0 link used as an example, and pull the motor out and rebush the system and matbe replace the wiper spindles _________________ CGLI qualified body repair and refinish tech
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ebanville Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2005 Posts: 213 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: Wiper Slop repair? |
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Awesome. Thanks so much for your help! |
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33875 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: Wiper Slop repair? |
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Start by examining the connection of the arm to the spindle. There is a setscrew. Don't just crank it; loosen it, check the wiper shaft ends, and re-install. If it's still loose, check threads for better solutions, from filing a flat on the shaft, to a different kind of attachment. |
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andk5591 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2005 Posts: 16754 Location: State College, PA
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Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Wiper Slop repair? |
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Wolfsburg west and others sell the replacement shafts and all of the bushings you may need. Obviously when you pull the assembly you will see where the slop is. Also not a bad idea to score a spare assembly. They are plentiful and cheap...particularly the late model ones. I have a tub of them just incase I need a part.
While you are in there check the condition of the motor brushes. I agree on using the 12V armature...I do that anytime that I can instead of the resistor. But folks have been using resistors forever....
With the motor assy out, you should consider popping the plate off the gear box and cleaning out and replacing the grease. _________________ D-Dubya Manx clone - 63 Short pan,1914.
Rosie 65 bug - My mostly stock daily driver.
Woodie 69 VW woodie (Hot VWs 7/12).
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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XXX-1.8T Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2010 Posts: 115 Location: Australia
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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:48 pm Post subject: Re: Wiper Slop repair? |
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Im having a similar problem to the OP except mine isnt too sloppy they just dont park in the right position or get jammed under the windscreen.
Is there a Wiper Motor refresh kit for sale or do i buy everything one by one from WW?
Any links of what ill need to buy from WW? |
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 12:01 pm Post subject: Re: Wiper Slop repair? |
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Where they park is related to where the arms are tightened down on the shafts.
Do your arms stay secure when you tighten them down to the shafts?
Or do they repeatedly come loose and move on the shafts?
Don't believe there is a "refresh" kit, you simply take the assembly out for a close inspection and replace any worn parts.
The links above should give you an idea of what's available.
Since taking the unit out of the car is the best way to proceed, you might also consider some of these to go along with your order...
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111955261A _________________ -Bruce
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. |
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pwmcguire Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2011 Posts: 1108 Location: Kennesaw GA
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Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: Wiper Slop repair? |
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I just got this in the mail today. I have a 67 wiper assembly being shipped to me now for my 66 . The three on the right come as a kit. It's the left and right pivot assemblies and the cowl grommets. The one on the left is by itself and are the plastic bushing at the transmission joints. That should tighten up your wiper slop. All for 50 bucks.
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ebanville Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2005 Posts: 213 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: Wiper Slop repair? |
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Thanks, all! I continue to love this forum and appreciate you all sharing your knowledge! |
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ebanville Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2005 Posts: 213 Location: Los Angeles
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2018 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Wiper Slop repair? |
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Ended up being a worn wiper shaft issue. Replaced it with Wolfsburg parts and she's back in business! Thanks, y'all! |
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