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Squeaky 'orrible wiper (motor?)

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:32 pm
by MdR
Ok I can't stop my wipers from squeaking. I've pulled the whole mechanism out of the car, cleaned & greased it. I've partially dismantled the motor & greased the bits that look like they need it (bushing, shaft etc.) I stripped out the worm & cog, cleaned & re-greased.
AND THE DAMN THING STILL SOUNDS LIKE 400 CANARIES!
I read thru the Haynes manual last night & in the cause/effects/remedies bit it says squeaky wiper motor = can be too large a backlash = adjust. Nowhere does it give the backlash specs/tolerances.
I didn't measure the backlash in my motor but it was quite large - say almost 10mm!
Help (please) it's driving me mad.
Failing that anyone got a spare motor I can purchase?

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:41 pm
by Luke
check your glove box for mice :wink:

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 2:46 pm
by Nick Moss
The workshop manual gives no information. Sorry :cry:

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 3:10 pm
by MdR
Luke Hudson wrote:check your glove box for mice :wink:
LOL - Muppet!
mick-moss wrote:The workshop manual gives no information.
Replace or renew as required?! Thanks for trying.

Am considering submerging dashboard in PlusGas.

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 3:13 pm
by Nick Moss
Replace or renew as required?!
No specs, drawings or instructions

Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 4:02 pm
by MdR
Ash tray full?
Paintwork dirty?
Wipers squeak?

Buy another new car... :lol: