Repair to wiper rack on a series 2
#1 Repair to wiper rack on a series 2
This week i took the cover off the car only to find the drivers wiper arm resting on the bulk head. On examination i found that the drive spindle had dropped down into the interior of the bulkhead leaving the splined section inside the wiper arm. My question is can anyone suggest a suitable repair to prevent the spindle from falling out. Thanks in anticipation, James
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From memory the spline is a die cast part which is held on by peening the end of the shaft a couple of times with a punch. You could probably glue it back on with epoxy.
Andrew.
881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1979 MGB (supercharged).
Adelaide, Australia
881824, 1E21538. 889457. 1961 4.3l Mk2. 1975 XJS. 1979 MGB (supercharged).
Adelaide, Australia
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#3
2+2 or SWB? May not be mechanically relevant depending on issue but twin and triple wiper systems have different accessibility.
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#4 Wiper Rack Repair
Thank you gentlemen for your comments. The car is a 2 +2 ,hence two blades. If I can support the spindle from inside the bulk head and as suggested peen the spindle with a punch then it may work. Thanks again, James.
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