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De-Wipered!
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:57 pm
by Torq-Al
Finally got round to removing the rear wiper yesterday afternoon, probably the best 30 mins I've spent on the car!
1 screw holding the trim secure, disconnect the electrical connector & washer, 2 bolts to remove motor & Presto! Couple of grommets, bit of contact adhesive on the trim & one smooth looking butt!!
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 5:11 pm
by vw-po-low
Lookin' smart. Thats how i did mine
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:38 pm
by Torq-Al
Coil-overs will be next, probably!
Just doing those simple cheap jobs at the mo. Satisfaction of removing the wiper was great, & cost less than £1!!
Got a mate at work who is sorting out getting all 5 windows tinted for me, £100. Done by a pro tinter! Bonus!
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 7:07 pm
by Dan 6N
Good job mate, what did you use to actually plug the hole up with?
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:00 pm
by Torq-Al
Used a rubber grommet, sealed round with clear silicone on the inner hole. And another grommet (as you can see) on the outside, glued in place with some contact adhesive.
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:07 pm
by vw-po-low
They look loads better De - wiperd.
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:22 pm
by Torq-Al
And to think i wasn't going to do it, just broke the plastic retainer on the end of the arm & thought, why not just take it off.
Was cheaper & looks better than the retro-fit aero-wiper that was going on!
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:35 pm
by vw-po-low
Torq-Al wrote:And to think i wasn't going to do it, just broke the plastic retainer on the end of the arm & thought, why not just take it off.
Was cheaper & looks better than the retro-fit aero-wiper that was going on!
I'll be having Aero wipers on the front when i get around to it.
Any other plans?
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:16 pm
by Torq-Al
Just got a mesh grill off ebay, will fit it tomorrow & post it up. Wheels & coillies are my main aim. Then, who knows! Its all evolutionary at the mo, see where it takes me!!