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03 Punto wiper linkage

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  • 07-01-2015 6:43pm
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    harrymagina
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 126 ✭✭


    Hi all,
    Driver side wiper not working on a puntob I have. Other wiper working perfect. Wiper arm not moving and can point out by mirror if moved by hand. Got ridicolous quotes of 600, 520 and 320 off three garages today.

    Would one one of the wiper linkage kits off eBay do the job for 40 euro. Can't post links yet if another boardsie posts for me. Many thanks.


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    #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,430 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    You can get little clips on ebay for a few quid.


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    porsche boy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,560 ✭✭✭porsche boy


    there are a few work arounds for this situation. what i personally do is remove the linkage, dril a hole through the ball and socket and put a split pin through it.

    A mate of mine heats the ball part of the linkage and whacks it with a lump hammer, bowing out the ball slightly and after it cools it pops back in the reciever good and tight. I've also seen a contraption involving 3 cable ties to allow movement but hold the ball and socket together.

    There is no reason to spend 300-600 quid. Silly garages quoting themselves out of work.


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    harrymagina
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 126 ✭✭harrymagina


    think i'll give it a go with the clips myself cheers for the help.


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    PukkaStukka
    Registered Users Posts: 2,160 ✭✭✭PukkaStukka


    Traynors in Armagh were supplying complete wiper linkage assemblies with motor BNIB for around €50.


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    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    porsche boy wrote: »
    there are a few work arounds for this situation. what i personally do is remove the linkage, dril a hole through the ball and socket and put a split pin through it.

    done that myself on occasion. drilling a small hole in the ball, pushing the socket back on and then putting a screw and washer into the ball so as the socket wont slip off again.

    less than an hour and less than a euro :pac:


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