Windshielf wiper linkage contantly breaking? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Natty · 10-23-2009, 05:39 PM

When I'm using my wipers, the drivers side wiper will suddently stop, start making a grinding noise, and the passenger wiper keeps on going. After disassembling to get to the linkage, the internal linkage is undone from the passenger side linkage. I can pop it back on (like a half ball-joint) and it works for a few days, until it pops back off.

Should there be something that keeps the two linkage arms (not wiper arms, but the linkage arms) together? I definitely didn't see a boly going through there. It's not like I can glue it together, since it pivots.

It's easy to fix, but it sucks when your on the freeway in a huge rain stop and you have to pull over and get drenched for 5 minutes while you fix it.

Natty · 10-23-2009, 05:49 PM

I looked through the FSM and I couldn't find the diagram of the linkage either.

projectRDM · 10-23-2009, 09:40 PM

The ball/socket design wears out eventually, it's just plastic. Replace it.

Natty · 10-24-2009, 10:15 AM

Do you know if you can get them new, or do I need to hit up a junker?
Thanks!

projectRDM · 10-26-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Natty

Do you know if you can get them new, or do I need to hit up a junker?
Thanks!

Still should be available new. call the dealer and ask. Or, search Courtesy's site.

Natty · 10-28-2009, 07:16 PM

How do you get the new rod/link on?

I got the old one off with a bunch of tugging, but I could not get the life of me get the new bushing to "click" onto the existing brass colored nipple. I was hitting it with a hammer and putting all my weight into it. I made sure both the bushing and nipple were clean.

Granted I was doing with with everything fully assembled and the hood partially in my way.

I also tried to remove the black bolt that holds the wiper arm but it didn't budge. All it did was twist the wiper arm.

10-23-2009, 05:39 PM	#1
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Windshielf wiper linkage constantly breaking? When I'm using my wipers, the drivers side wiper will suddently stop, start making a grinding noise, and the passenger wiper keeps on going. After disassembling to get to the linkage, the internal linkage is undone from the passenger side linkage. I can pop it back on (like a half ball-joint) and it works for a few days, until it pops back off. Should there be something that keeps the two linkage arms (not wiper arms, but the linkage arms) together? I definitely didn't see a boly going through there. It's not like I can glue it together, since it pivots. It's easy to fix, but it sucks when your on the freeway in a huge rain stop and you have to pull over and get drenched for 5 minutes while you fix it. __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

10-23-2009, 05:49 PM	#2
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I looked through the FSM and I couldn't find the diagram of the linkage either. __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

10-23-2009, 09:40 PM	#3
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	The ball/socket design wears out eventually, it's just plastic. Replace it. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

10-24-2009, 10:15 AM	#4
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you know if you can get them new, or do I need to hit up a junker? Thanks! __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

10-28-2009, 07:16 PM	#6
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How do you get the new rod/link on? I got the old one off with a bunch of tugging, but I could not get the life of me get the new bushing to "click" onto the existing brass colored nipple. I was hitting it with a hammer and putting all my weight into it. I made sure both the bushing and nipple were clean. Granted I was doing with with everything fully assembled and the hood partially in my way. I also tried to remove the black bolt that holds the wiper arm but it didn't budge. All it did was twist the wiper arm. __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'