Date:         Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:59:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: windshield wiper nut diameter + thread pitch?
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
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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"
>>