Windshield wiper door assembly repairs?
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Windshield wiper door assembly repairs?
Hi all
so in looking into the sloppyness of my wiper door I found that the large left bracket is snapped in two. Is this repairable or should I replace it? If so new or used? I’m trying to keep the car somewhat correct with mostly original parts but wonder if a new setup will be a lot nicer and tighter. Anyone replaced or repaired theirs and if so please let me know what you did or used. Looks like a pressed together unit so repair may be out of the question anyway
thx!
so in looking into the sloppyness of my wiper door I found that the large left bracket is snapped in two. Is this repairable or should I replace it? If so new or used? I’m trying to keep the car somewhat correct with mostly original parts but wonder if a new setup will be a lot nicer and tighter. Anyone replaced or repaired theirs and if so please let me know what you did or used. Looks like a pressed together unit so repair may be out of the question anyway
thx!
Melting Slicks
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From: Tolland CT
I’ve seen used units for sale on eBay. Looks like Top Flight Automotive (formerly Corvette America) is offering a reproduction. I bought a refurbished unit from a vendor years ago, don’t recall who it was.
Note: The spring loaded sleeve which the actuator attaches to often seizes to the shaft. Very hard to free up. I’ve done it but took a lot of persuasion. It’s supposed to rotate against the spring when closed to add tension, keep the door tightly closed. It can be seized but go unnoticed.
Note: The spring loaded sleeve which the actuator attaches to often seizes to the shaft. Very hard to free up. I’ve done it but took a lot of persuasion. It’s supposed to rotate against the spring when closed to add tension, keep the door tightly closed. It can be seized but go unnoticed.
