740 Windscreen Wipers

panda529e699 · Dec 5th, 2019, 19:51

Hello

I thought there had been a post similar, but cant find it, so apologies if its been covered.

Would be interested to know if there is a good solution for lubricating the wiper motor spindle to increase the wiper speed.

Have just oiled and greased the electric window mechanisms and they are a lot better.

Thanks

Andrew

loki_the_glt · Dec 6th, 2019, 09:31

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=299777

There's an attachment that I posted describing how to remove the scuttle panel in the above thread; greasing the cable might overcome the resistance the motor is experiencing and help you out.

Laird Scooby · Dec 6th, 2019, 10:27

If it is just the spindles that need lubricating Andrew, remove the wiper arms and drop a few drops of synthetic ATF round the spindle bushes. Operate the wipers (without the arms) at full speed to help circulate it in the spindle bushes, switch off and allow them to park normally.
Refit the arms, check operation and check the tightness of the nuts on the arms as they don't always find their "tight" place at first.

If you find you need to go deeper in, use the instructions linked to by Loki.

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panda529e699 Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 14:50 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Darwen View Photos By: panda529e699	740 Windscreen Wipers Hello I thought there had been a post similar, but cant find it, so apologies if its been covered. Would be interested to know if there is a good solution for lubricating the wiper motor spindle to increase the wiper speed. Have just oiled and greased the electric window mechanisms and they are a lot better. Thanks Andrew

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loki_the_glt Torquemeister Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 16:24 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Asgard, Cheshire	Windscreen motor access https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=299777 There's an attachment that I posted describing how to remove the scuttle panel in the above thread; greasing the cable might overcome the resistance the motor is experiencing and help you out. __________________ loki_the_glt - Skipper of the Exxon Valdez, driver of Sweden's finest sporting saloon - and pining for another Slant-4.

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Laird Scooby Premier Member Last Online: Today 12:22 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lakenheath	If it is just the spindles that need lubricating Andrew, remove the wiper arms and drop a few drops of synthetic ATF round the spindle bushes. Operate the wipers (without the arms) at full speed to help circulate it in the spindle bushes, switch off and allow them to park normally. Refit the arms, check operation and check the tightness of the nuts on the arms as they don't always find their "tight" place at first. If you find you need to go deeper in, use the instructions linked to by Loki. __________________ Cheers Dave Next Door to Top-Gun with a Honda CR-V & S Type Jag Volvo gone but not forgotten........

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