The windscreen wiper on the Mk1 threatens to start cleaning the bodywork when it rains. I'm presuming this is due to horrific spindle wear - also a problem on 2CVs. So, what do I do about curing it?
I guess I could seek out a replacement second-hand unit, but these days, that's as likely to have serious wear I would have thought. Can you get replacement spindles? Is it a big job to replace them? Needs sorting - I live in Wales!
Floppy wiper.
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Pity it didn't work - I was going to forward thousands of spam emails where you could have procured the aforementioned requisite very cheaply. God knows what they think I want with it!Dollywobbler wrote:I tried that, but then the wiper arm just lifted up off the windscreen and that was no use at all. I felt the car trying to pull towards other Citroens when driving as well. Just say no.
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I keep getting links to websites that show many interesting and varied things you could do with it!Paul296 wrote:God knows what they think I want with it!
But back on Mr. Wobbler's floppy 'problem' - the guy on Anglesey has at least one complete BX so that might be worth a look. I did read somewhere on here about someone re-bushing the spindle too.
All the hinged links become worn over time.
If you take the whole unit out onto the bench it is possible to repair them.
I bought some brass eyelet kits. chose a size that was a bit tight on the spindle and fitted them. Then put it back together re peening the spindle as required. This lasted for about 2 years, when I re did it I used gorilla glue to stop it coming apart. I still may have the unit and I will be listing all my spares tomorrow, so it could turn up.
If you take the whole unit out onto the bench it is possible to repair them.
I bought some brass eyelet kits. chose a size that was a bit tight on the spindle and fitted them. Then put it back together re peening the spindle as required. This lasted for about 2 years, when I re did it I used gorilla glue to stop it coming apart. I still may have the unit and I will be listing all my spares tomorrow, so it could turn up.
67 and still rockin (but not in a chair)
This is the method I used.
Does get sloppy after a while, but frequently lubricate the shaft with oil from the top.
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=10269
Does get sloppy after a while, but frequently lubricate the shaft with oil from the top.
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... hp?t=10269