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Wiper Help 46 special deluxe


shedhouselife

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2 hours ago, shedhouselife said:

My wipers only work when I manually turn them on and off. Help!

You think they turn themselves on and off?

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More info/detail needed.  Technically, ALL wipers only work when you turn them on/off.  Perhaps you mean that you have to flip the switch on for one swipe, then off again so they return "home" before you can turn them on, then off, etc., for subsequent swipes?  Assuming your car has vacuum wipers?  Start with basics and check for leaks, loose lines, first.  But I'd concur that if the lines and connections are good, the motor may need a rebuild. 

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ATF works great as a lubricant. It won’t gum up the inner workings, and keeps the internals clean, and it won’t rot the paddle seals. Just don’t try to fill the vacuum motor – just add a few drops, and then work the wiper arms manually to distribute the ATF within the vacuum motor. And, don’t use brake fluid – any dribbling of that will ruin any paint it comes into contact with. If worse comes to worse, and you have to rebuild it, it’s not difficult. Just take your time, and be aware of the orientation of all of the parts. If the housing’s pitted or scored badly, you’re done. Minor scratches and pitting can be repaired with JB Weld, and progressively finer sandpaper, finishing with 600-800-1000. Lastly, a sheet of paper works fine for the gaskets, and don’t over-tighten the tabbed-screws.

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