slamdunk69
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Having trouble with my Seicento wipers:
The PTFE ball joint which attaches the linkage to the motor cam keeps allowing the linkage to come off. Each time the cam rotates the splines become aligned at some point and the linkage pops off. It's easily refitted each time, but requires me to get under the hood. Sometimes it will last minutes, sometimes seconds.
The thing is solid when reassembled and the linkage seems well lubricated, and the wipers move freely.
Any suggestions how to secure the linkage to prevent it coming off the ball joint?
I've considered modifying a washer to fit over the ball joint and splines, and then using a couple of self tapping screws to secure it by drilling into the ball joint. but I'm looking for a less drastic solution if anyone can offer one up.
Thanks in advance
Dunk
The PTFE ball joint which attaches the linkage to the motor cam keeps allowing the linkage to come off. Each time the cam rotates the splines become aligned at some point and the linkage pops off. It's easily refitted each time, but requires me to get under the hood. Sometimes it will last minutes, sometimes seconds.
The thing is solid when reassembled and the linkage seems well lubricated, and the wipers move freely.
Any suggestions how to secure the linkage to prevent it coming off the ball joint?
I've considered modifying a washer to fit over the ball joint and splines, and then using a couple of self tapping screws to secure it by drilling into the ball joint. but I'm looking for a less drastic solution if anyone can offer one up.
Thanks in advance
Dunk