Lumpy Posted July 1, 2019 Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 My wiper mech overtravels on 2nd speed. Feels like play in the operating mech as the blades can be moved up and down a fair bit. Seen on yank sites the operating arm can be bought as the bushing isn't available. Anyone done the repair? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 PS. I did do a search and found squat but am on phone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 1, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 Sounds as if one of the connecting rod joints is worn or the splines going on the shaft, replaced many on mechanisms on other models, never one on a coupe, but it was only a matter of time before it happened to one I suppose. So I have a couple of complete assemblies if your interested and it is a really straight forward job IMO, might even do a video on it this week if I have a spare few minutes... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 That could work. Shame I've just left my old work, enforced, where I could make things if I wanted to. Yanks reckon the connecting rod nylon bushes go 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 1, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 Once the bushings go doesn't take long for it to go beyond uneconomical repair in my experience, I grease mine every couple of years to prolong the inevitable, but still working like new.😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted July 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 I've inherited some issues. Sunroof makes a rattly noise over bumps too. I'm slowly working through stuff. Up in the lake district with her now 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 1, 2019 Administrators Report Share Posted July 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, Lumpy said: I'm slowly working through stuff From what you've done so far has been great to see & discuss 👍 I hope you have an enjoyable time @ the lakes... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Will have a great time at Donington part for world supers on way bag. The coupe is a great gt car 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted July 4, 2019 Moderators Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 7/1/2019 at 10:55 PM, Lumpy said: Sunroof makes a rattly noise over bumps too. Grease the seal with silicone grease, once a week for a month, twice a month for two months then once a month for a month then once every 6 months then once a year thereafter. The seals dry out and any little movement of the panel causes a squeak that sounds like a rattle. It's meant to be a service item ocne ayear but often is "forgotten". In my shed i have a selection of Mk1 Rover 800 wiper linkages all with good plastic bushes. I think they are the same, if it's any help i'll dig a few out and take some measurements for comparison. An alternative would be rose-joints but obviously that needs a bit more engineering input. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumpy Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Oddly enough I've done the seal twice now with silicone grease and wiped the excess. I'll do it again when i get home next week it's driving me nuts. Ive3just left a job i cod make things so that's annoying I'll also check that when i get home but no rose joints imminent on linkage. I would have remade the connecting rod vut now can't. Rats. Cheers v much 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mc Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 So, looking through this thread. Its a full replacement job? With this recent rain my wipers on normal just smack from A pillar to scuttle panel constantly. Fast setting isn't advisable for any length of time. Also if the foot is down, there's a certain speed were the wipers just raise up the screen into view 🙄 slightly embarrassing and unnerving with guests on-board . 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted July 4, 2020 Administrators Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 19 hours ago, Andy Mc said: So, looking through this thread. Its a full replacement job? Sorry hear of your niggle, it's pretty easy to replace the whole mechanism on the coupe 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mc Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Will wait for dryer times and investigate then for a plan 👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators PTR200S Posted July 5, 2020 Moderators Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 3 hours ago, Andy Mc said: Will wait for dryer times and investigate then for a plan 👍 Stopped raining now 🙂 j Just a quick shower in an otherwise sunny but windy day.......you can have a look at it now 😆....don't forget the pics !!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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