so nice to see someone into the really fine details of making it really right. I havn't had to be this detailed about wiper shafts and cleaning out the splines........ but it sure makes sense ! thanx. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:45 PM Subject: Re: windshield wiper nut diameter + thread pitch?
> ETKA shows it as an M6 hex nut. No pitch given so it must be a standard > thread. > > Remember, when you're working with the wipers, that the wiper arm, where > it connects to the motor shaft, has soft metal inside so you don't ever > want to move the arm once it's on the shaft. That will ream more of the > soft metal out. > > You want to really clean the splines on the motor shaft. Use a wire > brush in conjunction with a sharp knife and/or a pick. Make sure that > all the old metal deposits are completely removed so that, when you put > the wiper arm back on, new grooves are cut into the arm's soft metal. > Sometimes, a small washer under the nut will allow you to get a little > more out of the arm. Once the soft metal is all gone, it's new wiper > arm time. > > Mike > > > > Dan Barrett wrote: >> Volks: >> Subject says it all: the nut holding the driver's side windshield >> wiper on has stripped. Anyone know the diameter and thread pitch so I >> can hit my local hardware store for a replacement? >> >> Best, >> d. >> 1990 GL -- "Mudskipper" >> |
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