by Michael | Jun 3, 2006 | Windshield Wiper
Although it’s more difficult to do so, BMW windshield wiper refills should be inserted from the bottom of the assembly, or going away from the locating point of the arm. Inserting them from the other direction will encourage them to work loose and come out. When...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Windshield Wiper
For a small investment in your time, some WD40, and some light oil, along with the aid of a small phillips screwdriver, you too can bring your washer motor back to life. The motor drives a simple gear-type pump and much of the time a failure is due to inadequate...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Windshield Wiper
When the windshield washer pump in my ’74 Tii succumbed to rust, I improvised an inexpensive and workable replacement using a Datsun 510 windshield washer pump. However, there are numerous Japanese and American washer pumps which would have worked as well. The...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Windshield Wiper
The windshield washer motor in my tii recently self destructed and the dealer wanted about $50 to replace just the motor itself . A Volvo dealer sold me a similar VDO unit for $11.87 and modification is simple enough that even a girl can do it. Author: Julie...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Windshield Wiper
I recently fitted a delayed interval windshield wiper conversion kit (part #61 31 9 557160) to my 1974 tii and ran into a perplexing problem that finally got solved with a little bit of head scratching. The kit as supplied comes with a new relay, the steering column...
by Michael | May 27, 2006 | Windshield Wiper
If you desire such a device, you can modify your system along the lines of the Simm change shown in the October 1976 Roundel and wire in a switch to cut out the washer function. It is a very simple change, inexpensive, and is good for getting two or three swipes of...
