Anemic windshield wipers

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  • September 12, 2013 at 8:54 pm #234903
    Rick Gawlowski
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    @doozer449

    The windshield wipers on my MG are anemic at best. It’s like the driver’s side wiper is from the nursing home and the passenger side wiper is not only from the nursing home, but stops to rest everywhere along the way.

    I was thinking that I’ll have to upgrade the motor to address the slow speed, but the passenger side wiper probably has additional mechanical issues to address.

    I was wondering if this is a common ailment and if anyone else experienced this issue and/or has any recommendations.

    Rick

    September 13, 2013 at 3:24 am #257678
    billnparts
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    @billnparts

    We addressed that issue at Carlisle last year when the ride home threatened rain. The wiper motors are inadequate at best. Make sure the two speed motor is wired correctly, meaning make sure you have both speeds, and run on High. Rain X is also a plus.

    Bill Ascheman
    Fiberfab Ford
    Modified 5.0, 5sp., 4:11
    Autocross & Hillclimb
    "Drive Happy"

    September 13, 2013 at 7:09 am #257679
    Rick Gawlowski
    Participant

    @doozer449

    I’m guessing that the wipers may not be wired correctly since I’m only getting 1 speed.

    I looked for a related message thread, but didn’t see any. Any info on what the correct wiring should be?

    September 13, 2013 at 7:24 am #257680
    Richard Shear
    Participant

    @gbidick

    My wiper’s travel at the speed of smell

    September 13, 2013 at 7:56 am #257681
    newkitman
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    @newkitman

    A new VW wiper motor costs $80 at Mid America Motorworks. Not a bad price.

    They also cover Corvette parts. If VW, there is also a good site that covers the wipers in full. Here’s the link:

     

     

    newkitman2013-09-13 08:22:33

    Allen Caron
    VW based 53MGTD - "MoneyPenny"
    "If one thing matters, everything matters" - from the book The Shack

    September 13, 2013 at 4:45 pm #257682
    Mike Schumacher
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    @juneybug

    has anyone put a boat wiper at top of windshield, to mimic original MG.

    September 13, 2013 at 4:55 pm #257683
    Royal
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    @royal

    There’s not much that hasn’t been tried.  Check out edsnova for top mounted wipers.  

    September 13, 2013 at 5:12 pm #257684
    Paul Mossberg
    Keymaster

    @pmossberg

    This is Ed’s story about adding his top mounted wipers: 

     

     

    PMOSSBERG2013-09-13 17:12:43

    Paul Mossberg
    Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
    2005 Intermeccanica Roadster

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