Date:         Sun, 9 May 2004 22:00:50 -0700
Reply-To:     Ryan Press <ryan@PRESSLAB.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ryan Press <ryan@PRESSLAB.US>
Subject:      Re: Lubricating Windshield Wiper mechanism
Comments: To: Wade Yorke <wade@CARSAND.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <DF144898-A221-11D8-99EF-00039367F1C4@carsand.com>
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Wade Yorke said:
> My wipers are very slow even with a wet windshield and I feel that the
> mechanism needs to be lubricated.  How do you get at it the wiper
> parts?  The Bentley doesn't seem to give any instructions.
>
> Thanks
> Wade Yorke
> 84' Westy 1.9TD
>

Hi Wade,

To get at the wiper motor you'll probably have to pull the dash.  I lubed
mine while I had my dash off for a fan motor change.

I marked the adjustment screw on the gear box to note position and I took
it out, also count the number of turns while unscrewing.  I then used my
grease gun and squirted in some grease.  I then screwed the adjustment
screw back in the same turns and lined up the mark.

There are also two pivots near where the wiper stubs poke through the
sheet metal.  I lubed these also.

I agree with Stan, you should check the electrical stuff first.

Ryan