Date:         Thu, 5 Feb 2009 22:30:48 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Replacement Wiper Arms?
Comments: To: Mike Collum <collum@myfairpoint.net>
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On 2/5/09, Mike Collum <collum@myfairpoint.net> wrote:
>
> Matt Drew wrote:
>
>> are there any quick fixes to get me through the next
>> 5-7 days?
>>
>
> You could try something like steel wool between the shaft and the wiper
> arm socket.  That might buy you a few days.
>
> Mike



I don't know about the steel wool, Mike. That stuff does not mix well with
water.
It's a sure way to spread the seeds of rust in the immediate area.


--
BenT

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