w'screen wipers

arcturus · Oct 27th, 2022, 14:22

On 69 144,what size should wiper blades be? Somehow I have ended up with both a 16" and 18"on car. They need replacing for winter

classicswede · Oct 27th, 2022, 16:41

16inch, I have used 17 inch blades and they cleared everything fine

arcturus · Oct 31st, 2022, 17:08

What's the trick for removing the blades from the arm? try as I might i can never seem to manage yet I have seen others snap them off in seconds. I know that the dimple has to clear the hole on the hinge but something seems to hold it on

cassell · Oct 31st, 2022, 18:49

Gently ease the rounded spring clip tab under the blade away from the arm using your finger or a small screwdriver, at the same time easing the blade off the end of the arm. The spring clip applies pressure on the arm to keep the dimple in the hole.

arcturus · Nov 1st, 2022, 08:40

Tried doing that but doesn't want to come off.

arcturus · Nov 2nd, 2022, 07:45

Sorted,they were just stuck in with age and a squirt of WD 40 released them

cassell · Nov 2nd, 2022, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcturus

Tried doing that but doesn't want to come off.

I've only just seen your reply, my suggestion would have been that the peg had seized in the hole so try spraying with penetrating oil/WD40 and wriggle them free, however I note that you've done that and all is now well!

Oct 27th, 2022, 14:22	#1
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 07:17 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	w'screen wipers On 69 144,what size should wiper blades be? Somehow I have ended up with both a 16" and 18"on car. They need replacing for winter __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Oct 27th, 2022, 16:41	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	16inch, I have used 17 inch blades and they cleared everything fine __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Oct 31st, 2022, 18:49	#4
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 19:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	Gently ease the rounded spring clip tab under the blade away from the arm using your finger or a small screwdriver, at the same time easing the blade off the end of the arm. The spring clip applies pressure on the arm to keep the dimple in the hole. __________________ 2017 V90 D4 Inscription, Mussel Blue, Amber perforated leather and lots of technology! 1973 1800ES, Gold, Black leather and very little technology! 1969 144, California white, Red vinyl and even less technology!

Nov 1st, 2022, 08:40	#5
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 07:17 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Tried doing that but doesn't want to come off. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Nov 2nd, 2022, 07:45	#6
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 07:17 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Sorted,they were just stuck in with age and a squirt of WD 40 released them __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

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