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Date:         Sun, 19 Sep 2010 19:46:52 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work?
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@comcast.net>
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That's really good advice for putting on NEW ones, BUT if the NEW ones just slide on with no resistance, then you just got some NEW/OLD ones. Hope it is the former, not the latter. Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'

On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 6:53 PM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:

> Groves will be cut into the new arms when you install them for the first > time. > > The shafts need to be cleaned out of the "old" soft metal from the old arms > before you install the new arms. Just use a small nail and clean each > grove. > > When you clamp down the new arm, make sure it is in the correct position > and > use a good 10mm 6 sided socket. > > Re-Torque after a week or so of use. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > John Rodgers > Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 6:16 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Wiper Arm Knurling - How does it work? > > I recently acquired a pair of replacement wiper arms with the airfoil > on them to replace the ones I have with no airfoil. When readying to > install them, >


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