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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Raymond on 12 March 2011, 13:37:29

Title: Wiper linkage
Post by: Raymond on 12 March 2011, 13:37:29

My wipers started playing up last week, they were making a grinding noise so I have removed the linkage. The spline for the driver side turns freely but the other is stuck and needs a hammer hit to move it. I take it they should both turn freely? Can you remove the spline and clean it up?

Title: Re: Wiper linkage
Post by: Andy B on 12 March 2011, 13:38:49

It all one unit. Just change the whole thing, it's only 4 self tappers.  ;)

Title: Re: Wiper linkage
Post by: Raymond on 12 March 2011, 13:42:51

Hi Andy I have it off the car I can see how it all goes together I was just wondering if the splines could be pushed out and regreased. The car is going for its MOT next week and I was hoping to do it today.

Title: Re: Wiper linkage
Post by: Andy B on 12 March 2011, 14:35:28

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Hi Andy I have it off the car I can see how it all goes together I was just wondering if the splines could be pushed out and regreased. The car is going for its MOT next week and I was hoping to do it today.

I've just looked at an Astra link I have in the garage. Two circlips & they both look as though they'll push out. Go for it!  ;)  :y

Title: Re: Wiper linkage
Post by: Raymond on 12 March 2011, 14:54:48

Got it out with a block of wood and a bit of hammer persausion

Title: Re: Wiper linkage
Post by: Andy B on 12 March 2011, 17:38:28

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Got it out with a block of wood and a bit of hammer persausion

You got it back in yet?  ;) :y

Title: Re: Wiper linkage
Post by: Raymond on 12 March 2011, 18:16:23

got it in but one of the splines wont seat and the screw that holds them wont thread.......aaaaargh, but the one wiper is working great

Title: Re: Wiper linkage
Post by: Andy B on 12 March 2011, 18:50:55

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got it in but one of the splines wont seat and the screw that holds them wont thread.......aaaaargh, but the one wiper is working great

Oh dear! Looks like you're searching local scrappies in the next few days.  ;)

Title: Re: Wiper linkage
Post by: Raymond on 13 March 2011, 11:33:45

Got the grinder out and managed to grind the thread enough to get the nut back on, just hope it holds!!!