Date:         Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:23:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Dana Mueller <dmueller@WACK.COM>
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From:         Dana Mueller <dmueller@WACK.COM>
Subject:      Re: Busted wiper bolt
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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The arm is already ordered. (:

-dm

On Sep 28, 2012, at 20:03, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Also replace the wiper arm. The shaft usually snaps when over tightening to
> compensate for arm being worn out.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> David Beierl
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2012 6:17 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Busted wiper bolt
>
> At 05:40 PM 9/28/2012, Dana Mueller wrote:
>> Recently acquired a 1982 Vanagon Diesel (stock).  I have a sheared off
>> wiper mount bolt on the passenger side.  Ideas on where I can obtain
>> the part online?
>
> Hi Dana, welcome to Vanagons and the list.
>
> Could you explain your situation a bit more fully?  If you're talking about
> attaching the wiper arm to its shaft, the male thread is part of the shaft;
> and the easiest way to deal with it stripping or breaking off is to drill
> and tap the shaft for M6x1.  There's an article on GoWesty.com and some
> recent list discussion - search the archives at www.gerry.vanagon.com for
> windshield wiper repair since the beginning of August.
>
> If that's not it, you'll have to amplify your description.
>
> Yours,
> David
>