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squeaky wiper
« on: 24 March 2013, 00:25:42 »
N/s wiper squeaks seems to be at the spindle (squeaks when the wiper is lifted too).  I've try squirting oil and grease at it, still squeaking. Never had it before in 260K miles in migs is it a known problem?
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #1 on: 24 March 2013, 01:37:09 »
Surely you've answered your own question  ::)
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #2 on: 24 March 2013, 01:59:36 »
Quote from: dbug on 24 March 2013, 01:37:09
Surely you've answered your own question  ::)
Now I know how to get up to 10784 posts :D :D :D
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #3 on: 24 March 2013, 08:58:27 »
Ive just had the same...

From the car we were convinced it was the driver side mech...
It wasnt, get some lube on all the wiper mech joins underneath.

Was easy for me as the scuttle was off for replacement anyway.
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #4 on: 24 March 2013, 12:33:46 »
thanks very much thats the difference between an GM and a OQ and what the forum is for and what it isn't. Agreed this one isn't but I'm only a JM.
« Last Edit: 24 March 2013, 12:36:07 by dbdb »
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #5 on: 24 March 2013, 17:53:19 »
Oil might overcome this for a while but eventually you have to replace the whole linkage.

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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #6 on: 24 March 2013, 18:18:17 »
Best to remove the linkage arms and put a blob of silicon grease into the ball-joint cups and try to work some into the spindles.

Often easier to remove the entire mechanism, it's only held in with a few 8mm bolts but the one under the passenger arm spindle needs you to run the motor for a second so that the linkage is not blocking access.  You'll need a 6" 3/8 socket extension bar to reach that bolt.
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #7 on: 24 March 2013, 19:37:16 »
Quote from: dbdb on 24 March 2013, 01:59:36
Quote from: dbug on 24 March 2013, 01:37:09
Surely you've answered your own question  ::)
Now I know how to get up to 10784 posts :D :D :D

Ask the question you want answered mate - I answered the question you asked (which you had already answered).

Sorry if this upset you, but on your previous posts where you asked for help, you just ignored the help other, more experienced, OOFers gave. Hence the   ;)
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #8 on: 24 March 2013, 19:46:19 »
dbug why do you bother, doesn't help anyone. :-\
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #9 on: 24 March 2013, 19:54:58 »
He rarely does actually. Just a load of pointless lip, while chasing his latest pet hate around the forum. Ignore him. ;)
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #10 on: 24 March 2013, 20:04:39 »
I did try for a while but when he comes out with TBx like 'black is the most difficult paint to match' it's hard :'(
« Last Edit: 24 March 2013, 20:06:11 by dbdb »
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #11 on: 24 March 2013, 21:08:36 »
Children children. Play nicely, or daddy won't let you out in the playground...
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Re: squeaky wiper
« Reply #12 on: 24 March 2013, 22:24:06 »
I see where you are coming from dbdb and why you are so upset

But there are other members on here that are no better.
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