Date:         Wed, 8 Jan 2003 11:57:51 -0800
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
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From:         developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Larger Size Windshield Wipers?
Comments: To: dave bowers <dave@DAVE-BOWERS.COM>
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I think the rear is at the max. Just go to flaps and size a larger one or
look at the wipe pattern when you use them.

William


> How about the rear window... can it accept a larger wiper too, or is it at
> the max already?
>
> j/c
>
> I have 20" & 19" on the front too.
>
> dave-o
> _______________
>
> dave bowers
> Portland, Oregon
> 1986 Westy "HMS Beagle"
> http://www.dave-bowers.com/vw
>
>
>
> On 1/8/03 11:08 AM, "Doug Alcock" <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM> wrote:
>
> >> Has anyone increased the size of their windshield wipers from 18" to
20"?
> > I
> >> am thinking of doing this for the driver's side, as it looks like there
> > is
> >> enough clearance. Will this cause a problem, like extra strain on the
> > wiper
> >> motor?
> >>
> >> -- Jahan Byrne
> >> -- 91 Westy "Kua 'Aina"
> >> -- jahanbyrne@earthlink.net
> >
> > Just did this on the weekend as a matter of fact. Works fine ---- I know
> > other listees have done this with no reported problems.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Doug