I had the same thing happen on my 82 Westy. I = was going up the Columbia gorge & the drivers side would lift away just enough = to not make a clean swipe. Probably new arm time. I am going to see = if I adjust or strengthen the spring first.

Pat Callaghan
82 Westy
Portland, OR.
http://www.users.qwest.net/~p= atcal

----- Original Message -----

From: Mark Ingalls

To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM =

Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 4:21 = AM

Subject: Windshield Wiper in a cross-wind

Hi Volks,

While driving my 85 GL in a rain = shower with a strong crosswind the driver's wiper would lift away from the = windshield enough to not wipe.

Just a Vanagon quirk or maybe the = wiper arm spring tension has seen better days?

Mark Ingalls

85 GL

75 Beetle