General: 850: - rear wiper arm

RollingThunder · Jan 18th, 2010, 08:33

I remember reading somewhere on the forum about changing the rear wiper arm on an 850 for one from a Peugeot or Renault? Can anyone remember what model it was, and can they confirm that it does actually fit the spindle correctly? The reason I'm asking is that the spring in my wiper arm is very weak and so it isn't wiping correctly - it seems a good opportunity to fit a sleeker looking arm

Thanks,
RT

norfolkboy · Jan 18th, 2010, 08:57

I fitted a Mk1 Renault Clio one and it does look a lot better than the original

cookie · Jan 18th, 2010, 10:02

Mk2 Wiper 98-01 is perfect fit, same bore etc, and spring loading is better, so it actually wipes the rear windscreen at the top, without hitting spoiler

Most of Pics etc were lost in the VPC crash

I may have them buried on photobucket or T5D5 somewhere

http://forums.t5d5.org/rear-wiper-t1...__1#entry24384

RollingThunder · Jan 18th, 2010, 12:08

Thats brilliant - many thanks to you both. I vaguely recalled it being a small French car but couldn't remember what it was. Cheers!

turbo estate · Jan 18th, 2010, 14:32

You can also use a V90 wiper,i have.

walter

outnumbered · Jan 18th, 2010, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by RollingThunder

I remember reading somewhere on the forum about changing the rear wiper arm on an 850 for one from a Peugeot or Renault? Can anyone remember what model it was, and can they confirm that it does actually fit the spindle correctly? The reason I'm asking is that the spring in my wiper arm is very weak and so it isn't wiping correctly - it seems a good opportunity to fit a sleeker looking arm

Thanks,
RT

hi
i have changed mine with a clio looks a lot better than the bog standard.
mike

RollingThunder · Jan 18th, 2010, 18:53

Thanks again - I'll be buying a Clio MkII arm I think - looks very smart

Cheers,
RT

rabbitsworld14 · Jan 19th, 2010, 13:18

I bought this one a couple of weeks ago and looks great... there's another one on e-bay from the same company... item number: 140329717541

If you want a picture of it on mine, send a pm

cookie · Jan 19th, 2010, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo estate

You can also use a V90 wiper,i have.

walter

it comes Very close to Spoiler as is acutely longer, and IMHO doesn't look as good, I did have the V90 wiper on mine, till some bugger pulled off the cover, hence why I went on the search for something better

I have tried Many wiper arms, and for sweep/cleaning/looks it was the best available (a couple of quid from breakers and had brand new blade in)

turbo estate · Jan 19th, 2010, 15:54

Just a thought my friend.

Jan 18th, 2010, 08:33	#1
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	rear wiper arm I remember reading somewhere on the forum about changing the rear wiper arm on an 850 for one from a Peugeot or Renault? Can anyone remember what model it was, and can they confirm that it does actually fit the spindle correctly? The reason I'm asking is that the spring in my wiper arm is very weak and so it isn't wiping correctly - it seems a good opportunity to fit a sleeker looking arm Thanks, RT __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Jan 18th, 2010, 10:02	#3
cookie Lord B on T5D5.org Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: rochester	Mk2 Wiper 98-01 is perfect fit, same bore etc, and spring loading is better, so it actually wipes the rear windscreen at the top, without hitting spoiler Most of Pics etc were lost in the VPC crash I may have them buried on photobucket or T5D5 somewhere http://forums.t5d5.org/rear-wiper-t1...__1#entry24384 Last edited by cookie; Jan 18th, 2010 at 10:05. Reason: added linky

Jan 18th, 2010, 12:08	#4
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Magnifico! Thats brilliant - many thanks to you both. I vaguely recalled it being a small French car but couldn't remember what it was. Cheers! __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Jan 18th, 2010, 14:32	#5
turbo estate Senior Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2013 14:54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LOMMEL	You can also use a V90 wiper,i have. walter __________________ the (new)grey one

Jan 18th, 2010, 18:53	#7
RollingThunder Grumpy Old Git Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 09:16 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Yorkshire View Photos By: RollingThunder	Thanks again - I'll be buying a Clio MkII arm I think - looks very smart Cheers, RT __________________ S40 2.4i '07 Japanese import '96 850R - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=312484 Ex Danish Embassy '96 940 GLE LPT - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=326071

Jan 18th, 2010, 08:57	#2
norfolkboy Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 07:20 Join Date: May 2007 Location: norwich	I fitted a Mk1 Renault Clio one and it does look a lot better than the original

Jan 19th, 2010, 13:18	#8
rabbitsworld14 Niall Clark Last Online: Apr 25th, 2011 21:08 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bungay, Suffolk	I bought this one a couple of weeks ago and looks great... there's another one on e-bay from the same company... item number: 140329717541 If you want a picture of it on mine, send a pm __________________ V70 2.5 Petrol Turbo 20V 1998 (113,000 Miles)

Jan 19th, 2010, 15:54	#10
turbo estate Senior Member Last Online: Dec 24th, 2013 14:54 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: LOMMEL	Just a thought my friend. __________________ the (new)grey one

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