Gaz Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 As the title says. Ok. The whole windscreen wiper blade fell off. There is usually a little spline that sticks out. Well this fell through so I have to climb in by the pedals to pop it back through. Problem is that it wont sit there anymore so keeps falling through. There must be a little clip somewhere. Does anyone know where or what it looks like as im fuxzord with it. Have just been out there over an hour and am mad pissed of now. Last thing to get a WOF and its holding me up... Anyone done it and have tips on putting it back on.. Also its a two man job which could be why im having trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 For what sort of car????? Yeah yeah I know a Ford but........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
- i5oogt - Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 one of my mk2s (a white super) that now lives in wellington had little knerls that went over the spline that screwed on, they are really crappy cos they are made out of really soft metal and the bolts on them strip, last one i got came from repco, cost me $15 i think. otherwise if you got access to some bits and pieces change over to the early type that has the knerls built into the wiper assembly. $15 + Pnp if ya want one..... the knerl on there already is probably stuck in the end of the wiper arm.. or has gone for a walk.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 That happened on my Mk2 theres a little shitty circlip that clips into a grove but always falls out, i managed to grab it just b4 it dropped and pull it back with pliers. Have to hold it up with something when your trying to put the wiper back on otherwise it'll fall through again, tis such a cunt of a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 Yeah its in a mk2 cortina. I wrote early ford as my mk1 escort also has the same set up. I think the little thing is stuck in the wiper bowl. Ill take a pic tonight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 i had the same thing happen on my car, cant remember how I fixed it haha, but a circlip sounds about right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 Yeah same. It happened on my MK1 few years back. Also cant member how I fixed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 ARGH, spend another 2 hours out there getting very frustrated. I CANT fix it. Anyone want a box of piss? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 What a bastard of a set up on the spline. Number 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 *note to self dont try and fix that again when drunk* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 a guy on turbosport just used superglue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 3, 2006 Author Share Posted May 3, 2006 All fixed. I might try explaing why it woulnt go in later. Basically it was on the wrong angle and to get it to the right angle I had to turn the wipers on then stall them half way and jab it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 yeah I think thats something liek what I did, haha cant remeber though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenger79 Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 shouldv just gottn someone to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 patience got you there in the end~!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 5, 2006 Author Share Posted May 5, 2006 Yes it did cam. Like they say, clamidia killed the cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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