Date:         Thu, 17 Sep 1998 12:09:57 -0400
Reply-To:     David Bogle / Architecture <bogle@BWAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Bogle / Architecture <bogle@BWAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: more on the Wiper Motor
Comments: To: Mark Mages <mmages@GIE.COM>
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Mark Mages wrote:

> Ok, I just want to get the list opinion on the motor, (thanks to those
> who offered to pull/sell one) and make sure I am replacing the right
> thing.
>
> To anyone who has replaced one (or had one go bad)
>
> The wiper feels like a gear is stripped inside.  When off, I can turn
> the wiper at least 180deg with no resistance, while the one that
> functions doesn't move at all. ....

Try removing the black plastic cap and underneath that the nut and washer at
the hub of the wiper arm.  The arm should then come off.  Mine had become a
little loose and stripped right there.  I cleaned out all the serrations on
the driving piece which were filled with the softer metal of the arm and
screwed the arm back on tight.  Works fine.

--
David Bogle

'72 Campmobile 2.0L (For Sale)
'87 Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia