Windscreen Wiper "Crack"

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Originally Posted by Mk1_Oz

And the winner is.......

First thing this morning I took a closer look and the driver's side arm is twisted!!! I will order a new arm

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What's my prize?

This thread may help with some details of the arm change, particularly the tool:
Windscreen Wiper Arm Replacement

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/07/119.jpg

Cheers,
Scott

lol it was reading that thread last night that made me check this morning. Time to buy more from Rimmerbros :(

Scott,

Can you confirm that the new arm is dead straight on the end please? Looking at the Rimmberbros website picture the new arm almost looks like it still has a bend at the end near the hook. Might just be the lighting they used.

Cheers

Bend which way?
Here's a comparison photo of the ends from the other thread:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/07/116.jpg

Scott

Hi Scott (LRD414),

I noticed in a very recent search for wiper blade recommendations that you had tried and rated in 2016, Wipertech blades.

I need some new blades .... would you still recommend Wipertech?

Cheers,

Kev.

Still have the first set on and the second set ready to go at home, which I bought at 10% discount because I was impressed. First set is going well with some minor reduction in performance compared to the really excellent wiping when new but still very good. Also have them on the Alfa. So yes happy to recommend.

Scott

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Originally Posted by LRD414

Still have the first set on and the second set ready to go at home, which I bought at 10% discount because I was impressed. First set is going well with some minor reduction in performance compared to the really excellent wiping when new but still very good. Also have them on the Alfa. So yes happy to recommend.

Scott

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Cheers.

Thanks mate.

Ha - interesting thread. I've tried OEM, Bosch and ?? (from Repco), and they all make the 'crack' noise. It's super frustrating.
I've always just assumed it was a 'feature' (ie design issue).

So did replacing the arm fix it? Interesting that a slight bend in the arm might cause that...

Keen to know if that's the real issue - I'd love to have silent wipers!!!

Thanks.

Rob

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Originally Posted by LRD414

Bend which way?
Here's a comparison photo of the ends from the other thread:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/07/116.jpg

Scott

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Surely the top one just needs some encouragement with a FBH? [biggrin]

I currently have a set of Wipertech wipers on my D4. Happy enough with them...

Chris

I have a new arm on its way. For now I took the old arm off and used 2 adjustable spanners to bend it. It no longer makes the crack at full sweep.......but it now shudders across the lower part of the screen and no longer wipes any water away right in front of the drivers eyes!! lol grrrrr

Will apply more bendage until I get it right!!