wipers speed extremely low in this heat.

[denispearl]

Hello all.

Few days ago ha some one bumped into my rear. Car i meant, obviously:0)

Now my front screen wipers are extremely slow. I would think its because of that extreme heat, but not guaranteed.

Any one has an advise on this??

Any one want to share an experience?

Could i use them as it is for now without risk of killing something (not some one)?


Thanks.

[kite]

The wiper mechanism on B6 is known to seize up. You can try removing and greasing but it really is best to replace.
Search Google for a how to.

[denispearl]

The wiper mechanism on B6 is known to seize up. You can try removing and greasing but it really is best to replace.
Search Google for a how to.

thanks.


how much ? Labour and parts separately?

any tbanks

[kite]

Can't remember price.

[GeorgeE]

I did mine myself, about 6 years ago now the parts cost about £70 and it took me an hour. Most difficult part was getting the wiper arms off.

[kite]

I did mine myself, about 6 years ago now the parts cost about £70 and it took me an hour. Most difficult part was getting the wiper arms off.

Sounds familiar. ...

[nevo]

pop the plastic covers off and penetrating oil on the splines a few times a few days before you start,a wiper arm puller is a good idea.

[denispearl]

They do work now :0

[a4cvt]

I had to strip down the linkages as mine stopped altogether, it is a known problem. It was not an easy job as I had to get a garage to remove the wiper arms. I did manage to remove the linkage from the motor rotor and remove it from the car. Once I could see it, the problem was obvious. A good hammering to separate the linkages followed by a cleaning and sanding before greasing it all up and reassembling it. Very satisfying once it was working again but not a job I would do again.

[GeorgeE]

pop the plastic covers off and penetrating oil on the splines a few times a few days before you start,a wiper arm puller is a good idea.

It was winter and my everyday driver so I didn't have a few days! The el cheapo wiper puller cracked trying to get them off..... ISTR I ended up making a bracket so my small 3 leg puller would fit in the end.