The 'E' Type Forum

I've just received the new wiper motor built in 1984. Obviously it is exactly the same as the 75700A. Same park switch peg and mounting clip.The former drive gear moved with a 100 degrees arc. As the wipers may be at the park position I would like to be right at the first try putting back the gear a...

Once I've removed the old wiper motor I noticed the wiper mechanism could not move. Wiper arms stay still on the windscreen. I was expecting the mechanism to move freely if i pull it. I think I have first to fix this issue before installing a new engine and overheat it again. Is there some tips to a...

Sounds good. DIfficult to find a new wiper motor. Thanks for this quick answer.

I would like to replace the wiper motor on my S3 LHD (LUCAS 75700A). It could be rebuild but I found a 75680 from an RHD. It looks similar. I would like to know if an RH version could easily replace the original one. I think only have to set up the parking position. I am right ? Thanks for your help...

Hello Chris,

I guess you found the best car to drive around in the Dordogneshire !

The sooner the better I imagine. Nice restoration project.

François

Thanks for answering. I was not confident with the welding solution in the long run. It's broken in the worst place of course. I keep in mind this plan B and hope to get a new one.

Thanks both of you.

François

Hello everyone! New member from France. I bought my e-type in February in the UK. It's an LHD imported from the US. Unfortunately I've done only a few miles with it as the engine decided to make some white fumes while I was queuing at the customs. Last ferry at night and unable to restart the car wi...