Wiper arm removal
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Mine have a little spring latch underneath the cap that covers the splined shaft. Kinda tough to see. Crank the arm up to 90 degrees and look under the cap. It needs a small screwdriver to pry the latch away from under the splines.
Without the latch the arm could fly off.
Nick
Without the latch the arm could fly off.
Nick
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elanner - Fourth Gear
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As above, it has a little latch that sits in a groove in the wiper mechanism spindle.
Sorry not the best picture but you can see the latch under the arm pivot, you need to carefully put a flat blade screw driver between the little latch and the wiper spindle then gently leaver up to release.
Sorry not the best picture but you can see the latch under the arm pivot, you need to carefully put a flat blade screw driver between the little latch and the wiper spindle then gently leaver up to release.
Chris
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Grizzly - Coveted Fifth Gear
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I suppose you could use one of these...
https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RX ... 7Qod9NILrw
I tend to use a flat blade screwdriver a lever it off (carefully)
https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RX ... 7Qod9NILrw
I tend to use a flat blade screwdriver a lever it off (carefully)
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KevJ+2 wrote:I suppose you could use one of these...
https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RX ... 7Qod9NILrw
Aren't those pullers for the more modern type of wiper arm with a nut/stud fixing in the centre?
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Grizzly wrote:KevJ+2 wrote:I suppose you could use one of these...
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Aren't those pullers for the more modern type of wiper arm with a nut/stud fixing in the centre?
I assumed because Rimmer Bros were selling them, they would be for older wipers, but yes, I think you're right...screwdriver it is then
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KevJ+2 wrote:Grizzly wrote:KevJ+2 wrote:I suppose you could use one of these...
Aren't those pullers for the more modern type of wiper arm with a nut/stud fixing in the centre?
I assumed because Rimmer Bros were selling them, they would be for older wipers, but yes, I think you're right...screwdriver it is then
I have a few of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BOJO-Plastic- ... xygPtS8i3Q they are good for removing trim etc without leaving witness marks but i'm not sure it would be strong enough to move the little latch (worth a go though as it doesn't tend to leave big scratches if you slip)
Chris
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Grizzly - Coveted Fifth Gear
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A couple of layers of masking or insulation tape around the end of a flat blade screwdriver can be a useful tool... something to take the edge off.
1968 Elan plus 2 - project
2007 Elise S2 [modified with a Hethel 70th sticker (yellow)]
2000 Elise S1 - Sold
2007 Elise S2 [modified with a Hethel 70th sticker (yellow)]
2000 Elise S1 - Sold
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They came right off and I'm pleased to report that the splines are in excellent condition!
Follow-up question: is there supposed to be a gasket or seal of some type between the escutcheon and the body?
Follow-up question: is there supposed to be a gasket or seal of some type between the escutcheon and the body?
1970 Elan Plus 2 (not S) 50/2036
2012 BMW R1200GS
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2012 BMW R1200GS
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The Veg - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Yes there is supposed to be a rubber seal/washer.
I bought mine from Rimmer Brothers (Same as the a few Triumph's) or the kits can be found at all the usual suspects or ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINDSCREEN-WI ... SweW5VHR1~
I bought mine from Rimmer Brothers (Same as the a few Triumph's) or the kits can be found at all the usual suspects or ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WINDSCREEN-WI ... SweW5VHR1~
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Grizzly - Coveted Fifth Gear
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I suspected as much. There was nothing under one and some chalky black residue under the other that I figured had once been some kind of gasket.
Looks like I can get the gaskets from sources here in USA for about a dollar a piece but then another nine dollars for postage! Bloody hell, as small as the things are they could just put a couple of them in a letter-size envelope with a single stamp.
Lucky me though; today I was poking around the shelves in the workshop at the office and found some black sheet-rubber that had been left over from something long ago and never discarded. I'll make a pair of gaskets, FREE!
Looks like I can get the gaskets from sources here in USA for about a dollar a piece but then another nine dollars for postage! Bloody hell, as small as the things are they could just put a couple of them in a letter-size envelope with a single stamp.
Lucky me though; today I was poking around the shelves in the workshop at the office and found some black sheet-rubber that had been left over from something long ago and never discarded. I'll make a pair of gaskets, FREE!
1970 Elan Plus 2 (not S) 50/2036
2012 BMW R1200GS
"It just wouldn't be a complete day if I didn't forget something!" -Me
2012 BMW R1200GS
"It just wouldn't be a complete day if I didn't forget something!" -Me
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