Guide - Easy Wiper Squeal Fix

[bobthecabbage]

Originally Posted by skyship007

Volvo changed the design of the wiper arms some years ago, so if you fit a new gen Volvo arm it seems to solve the problem of the shaft bush wearing.

Bosch were the OEM wiper blade suppliers and they don't make a noise. SKF and Valero are also good, although nothing beats the real thing.

Mine squeak. I'm not sure that my new ones are the same size as my old ones though and old ones squeaked a bit and the new ones (bosch) squeak a lot.
I think bosch quality is down compared to 2 years or so ago.

[bobthecabbage]

Originally Posted by dingov70

Would never have this problem if the wiper spindle could be lubricated in situ .

modified a few range rover's with a fine drill so you could inject oil around the spindle assembly . My sprinter takes great delight in destroying wiper boxes , so I drilled the plastic & injected silicone plumbers grease to keep water & gunk out .

I use plumbers gresae as it does not afffect plastic ! & is very thixotropic ( let you google that one ) a win all round

As for fibre washers , just search out your local hydraulics place or fastners supplier , dirt , dirt cheap

I prefer my fluids rheopectic!

[V40DSchariot]

Originally Posted by druid

Dead link mate, But i get the idea

Thats me trying to be clever again!lol
The link should've gone to a kit on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141pc-Set-...QAAOSwHnFVssX2
That great long link should work.

[druid]

Originally Posted by V40DSchariot

Thats me trying to be clever again!lol
The link should've gone to a kit on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141pc-Set-...QAAOSwHnFVssX2
That great long link should work.

Yep it works, and, nope! i will go to the local Plum-centre or Leekes.

[dingov70]

Originally Posted by bobthecabbage

I prefer my fluids rheopectic!

I could appreciate your stand point if it worked for my torque converter & improved MPG

[bobthecabbage]

Originally Posted by dingov70

I could appreciate your stand point if it worked for my torque converter & improved MPG

I was interested to read that synovial fluid (in your knee joints and so forth) is rheopectic.

[DC6839]

Just done mine with a fibre washer and it works a treat. This takes time and patience so that it fits right first time. What we need is for member of this forum, with access to a lathe, to produce some machined washers. I would willing pay a couple of quid for one.

[druid]

Originally Posted by DC6839

Just done mine with a fibre washer and it works a treat. This takes time and patience so that it fits right first time. What we need is for member of this forum, with access to a lathe, to produce some machined washers. I would willing pay a couple of quid for one.

Bet you didn't measure it once you got it to fit
Still got mine to do, what size did you start with?

[druid]

Well all i can say is AARGHH! That cerclip is a pig to get back in, what with the spindle dropping all the time and when it flies off it goes under the scuttle, still got it done with a little help ffom mrs druid and yes, i measured it - 15mm ish outside and 11.5 inside to go over the spindle!

[patrick264]

Great idea , I tried looking for a washer came across a brass olive , 22mm couldn't find a 15mm , so I snipped it and closed it around the spline and bolted it, not as tidy as yours but works well so far , maybe a 15 mm and if I reduced the height it would be better on the plus side it's easy to adjust a brass olive with a plier type cutter.
I of course don't know if this wilI work long term or less as I am still learning.......