V40 front wiper linkage/mechanism - Page 2

baldmosher · Feb 27th, 2014, 18:31

OK gents, is it just me, or is my wiper arm bent??

Dancake · Feb 27th, 2014, 18:51

I would say yes it does look like it's twisted. Just took a few pics of my wiper arm there now. Holding the phone near the window made it look like it was twisted, but it wasn't as bad looking as yours.

Dancake · Feb 27th, 2014, 19:02

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First pic taken closer to window.

RichT4 · Feb 27th, 2014, 20:12

No it's not bent, and word of warning DO NOT TRY AND STRAIGHTEN!!
I broke mine doing so lol.

It's just the linkage assembly causing the issue

v40alex · Feb 27th, 2014, 21:31

You can tell if it's the linkage bush by grabbing hold of the base of the arm where it screws on and jiggling hard. Any movement is knackered bush.

RichT4 · Feb 27th, 2014, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by v40alex

You can tell if it's the linkage bush by grabbing hold of the base of the arm where it screws on and jiggling hard. Any movement is knackered bush.

Replacement on the bush cannot be done right? Replacement linkage replacement isn't it.

Dancake · Feb 27th, 2014, 22:46

Looking at the bush it looks like it couldn't be replaced without damaging the linkage/mount and new bush. Replacement linkage is needed.

v40alex · Feb 27th, 2014, 23:02

I read on an American site about replacing the bush by pushing a section of Delrin tube (or similar polymer type plastic) into the sleeve. You'd need to find the right size and somewhere that was willing to sell you 2cm of it though

. I had a quick look for it but decided it was easier and cheaper to buy a linkage assembly off eBay, I had a result and got one for £15, with motor too.

Dancake · Feb 27th, 2014, 23:37

You got a good deal there Alex. Forgot about the delrin repair, but even then it looks like a fiddly job. If you're getting 8-10 years out of the wiper linkage I think that's not bad. One or maybe 2 replacements in the cars lifetime is ok given the small cost of second hand units.

v40alex · Feb 28th, 2014, 00:50

Yes agree. We'll be doing the Delrin repair in five years time when all the second hand linkages are worn out

, we can look at a bulk buy of tubing then.

Feb 27th, 2014, 18:31	#11
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	OK gents, is it just me, or is my wiper arm bent?? __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Feb 27th, 2014, 18:51	#12
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:37 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	I would say yes it does look like it's twisted. Just took a few pics of my wiper arm there now. Holding the phone near the window made it look like it was twisted, but it wasn't as bad looking as yours. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Feb 27th, 2014, 19:02	#13
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:37 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	URL=http://s1374.photobucket.com/user/dancake1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140227_184807_zps98efcb15.jpg.html][/URL] First pic taken closer to window. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5 Last edited by Dancake; Feb 27th, 2014 at 19:04.

Feb 27th, 2014, 21:31	#15
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	You can tell if it's the linkage bush by grabbing hold of the base of the arm where it screws on and jiggling hard. Any movement is knackered bush. __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

Feb 27th, 2014, 22:46	#17
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:37 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	Looking at the bush it looks like it couldn't be replaced without damaging the linkage/mount and new bush. Replacement linkage is needed. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Feb 27th, 2014, 20:12	#14
RichT4 Sunny Days! Last Online: Jun 6th, 2020 08:40 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Havant	No it's not bent, and word of warning DO NOT TRY AND STRAIGHTEN!! I broke mine doing so lol. It's just the linkage assembly causing the issue

Feb 27th, 2014, 23:02	#18
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	I read on an American site about replacing the bush by pushing a section of Delrin tube (or similar polymer type plastic) into the sleeve. You'd need to find the right size and somewhere that was willing to sell you 2cm of it though . I had a quick look for it but decided it was easier and cheaper to buy a linkage assembly off eBay, I had a result and got one for £15, with motor too. __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

Feb 27th, 2014, 23:37	#19
Dancake Premier Member Last Online: Today 15:37 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Belfast	You got a good deal there Alex. Forgot about the delrin repair, but even then it looks like a fiddly job. If you're getting 8-10 years out of the wiper linkage I think that's not bad. One or maybe 2 replacements in the cars lifetime is ok given the small cost of second hand units. __________________ 1996 850 T5 - Sold 2003 S40 1.9d - Sold 2004 S60 D5

Feb 28th, 2014, 00:50	#20
v40alex I do like a V40 Last Online: Dec 1st, 2018 19:03 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Surrey	Yes agree. We'll be doing the Delrin repair in five years time when all the second hand linkages are worn out , we can look at a bulk buy of tubing then. __________________ Current: '02 V40 1.9TD, '02 V40 T4 Previous: '00 V40 1.9TD, '99 V40 1.9TD, '97 V40 2.0CDi, '87 240DL

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