Re: [alfa] 164 wiper arm hitting..

[Jeffrey Kern <the.xtype@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, they should have an inner spline.
I just had mine off for cleaning under there.

Since the wiper blades tuck under the hood when you shut them off, I
would imagine it would be possible for them to hit the under side of
the hood if you installed blades that were too tall.
Have you installed new wiper blades recently? perhaps the rubber
portion is too tall and thus holding the arm higher. Further from the
windscreen and nearer to the hood.
Provided I am understanding you correctly when you explain the situation.
If it looks like this is the case, try replacing with some Bosche
blades. They have always worked well for me.

Good luck,
-Jeff


On Tue, 09 Nov 2004 09:19:23 -0500, Ryan Kundrat
<ryankundrat@domain.elided> wrote:
> Has anyone experienced the 164 wiper arms hitting the underside of the hood?
>   I just noticed mine starting, and want to get it squared away before
> winter.  First of all, what causes it?  Does the center of the hood drop or
> flatten, or do the arms or wiper assembly acually rise up?  I did notice
> that the alloy portion of the arm no longer has splines (if it it use to) to
> match up to the splined wiper motor shafts.  I have tightened that down as
> far as I deem safe...where should I go from here?  Thanks!
> 
> . ryan
> 
> 92 164S
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