De-Wipering Guide - Page 6 - Saxperience

Rootyuk · 30th April 2008, 22:54

is it of any importance? or will i be fine just duck taping over it?

Rootyuk · 4th May 2008, 20:11

tried to de wiper today. BUT wen i tried to remove the nut that holds the wiper to the motor the thing just wouldnt budge at all. tried spraying wd40 on it and left it for ages but still wont budge.

I dont wanna put to much force onto undoing it as it might shatter the windscreen.

any ideas on what i could try next?

Predator_R32^p · 4th May 2008, 20:19

the actual nut off the spindle??

Rootyuk · 4th May 2008, 20:23

yeah jus aint movin at all mate.

Lozza_vtr · 4th May 2008, 23:18

Yeah i heard they can be very stubborn. Don't pull to hard or the rear window will smash. Some people take a hacksaw to the spindle just below the wiper arm. or if you know anyone with a wiper puller that will get it off.

Rootyuk · 5th May 2008, 11:37

dont i nheed to get the actual nut off before i use a puller?

Lozza_vtr · 5th May 2008, 12:08

Oh yeah, i thought you got the nut off. lol.

Could cut the spindle like others do.

manc · 5th May 2008, 20:17

Do you mean the nut from inside the wiper arm, if so then it is'nt actually a nut at all, its made of very soft aluminium and is designed to expand on as it gets screwed on.

I have the same problem, i'm going to dremel mine off.

ManC

Rootyuk · 5th May 2008, 23:14

dunno if its the same nut ur thinking about, im on about the one that is under the wiper arm cover thing on the outside, you pop the cover off and its just there.

TU-Tuning · 5th May 2008, 23:17

Theyre glued on, on most of the MK2s, so theyre basically impossible to get off without a puller. I sawed mine off at the wiper arm, as theyre cheap as fook to replace and the motor spindle doesnt get damaged

Rootyuk · 6th May 2008, 20:47

probs do that then

CraN-VTS · 29th May 2008, 12:42

i had the same trouble, i just unscrewed the nud, covered it with WD-40, and had 1 hand on the wiper, and 1 hand on the motor and just pulled opposite directions while wiggling them, lol my neighbour was like wtf!

and i ordered them pug parts today! to my supprise he said should arive in 2 days, so should be interesting if they can do it, as i thought they were ment to be hard to get

Predator_R32^p · 29th May 2008, 13:14

the wiper isnt glued to the spindle its just the fact there two different metals and they fuse together over time

the nut just put a load of wd40 on before you start and it should come off, if not then your just gonna have to use a hack saw

scottsaxvtr · 29th May 2008, 14:20

pred whos that gal on your pic shes mighty fine rude boy cha c

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manc · 29th May 2008, 17:38

Cut mine off with a dremel

(fixing nut & ali tube)

ManC

Jak_Vts · 29th May 2008, 18:05

might give this a go next week is it better to order the pug parts or just get a grommit from halfords?

SaxoAlex · 29th May 2008, 22:32

the guy selling those grommets on ebay for 4.99 each is on here!!! its R1CHO!! What a con man haha. i regonise the car, with the show cage and jap back box.

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=124708

SaxoAlex · 29th May 2008, 22:36

Oh and btw, i dewipered my car tonight. Great guide PRED!!! I used the grommet under the carpet, so cost me nothing to do.

The only thing that confused me was where you said you needed a nut and washer. If its not needed shouldn't you edit it out?

CraN-VTS · 29th May 2008, 22:42

naa alex, its coz the grommets can be pushed through, or removed by pranksters, were as the peugeot plug+washer+nut will secure it to the car so joksters cant mess with it, and it has been mentioned that the pug ones are more aesthetically pleasing

Predator_R32^p · 29th May 2008, 22:42

well them parts arent needed if your just using a rubber grommet mate

they are peugeot parts, im vey sure they will make them again, they tend to make the parts in batches, so you may not get them now but can get a hold of them in the future

well hopefully

im not really bothered as i have some