I definitely agree. The Vanagon is particularly well suited to Rain-X. So is the Benz. Poor high speed performance is usually sign of a bad motor. The motor is the same as used on many Golf's and Jetta's. Lubing the linkage will not make them go faster. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Kim Brennan Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:40 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: front wipers One of the most cost effective things you can do to improve your wiper blades is to use RainX on your windshield. Honestly. I haven't need to use high speed in anything. It's awesome.
On Feb 18, 2008, at 7:30 PM, Ian M. Steele wrote: > Usually I'm a fair weather driver of an 83.5, but recently had to use > the front wipers and found the wiper speed(s) less than adequate, > Archives refer to cleaning up the linkage and lubricating. Motors are > apparently not a problem based again on archives. My question is what > is the easiest way to actually get to the linkage to examine, repair, > clean, or whatever? Also any other suggestions other than not judge > operation on a dry window? > > Ian Steele > 83.5 Westy > > -- > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - > Ian M. Steele Geophysics: 773-702-8109 > Department of the Geophysical Sciences Chemistry: 773-834-5861 > The University of Chicago FAX: 773-702-9505 > 5734 S. Ellis Ave. Home: 219-873-1159 > Chicago, IL 60637 Cell: 773-330-4302 > > e-mail: steele@geosci.uchicago.edu or iansteele@comcast.net > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - |
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