FITTING WIPER ARMS

[neil4030]

I know this is simple but as you may have gathered by now; so am I.
It is ages since I fitted new wiper arms/blades and I seem to remember struggling to do it on a previous minor. So go on then, what is best method i.e. do old ones just pull off and new ones push on or is there more to it: on a 68 Traveller.

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

To remove the whole arm they will either pull right off the spindle with the blades raised clear of the windscreen, or you may find a nut at the base which must be unscrewed, after which they will come away quite easily.

The arms should simply slide off with a bit of persuasion or there may be a little tab you must depress.

[mike.perry]

On a 68 Minor the arms are a splined fit on to the spindles, held on by a small clip which you can prise back with a small screwdriver

[bmcecosse]

Should just wiggle off - no screwdriver required. Be sure to fit the new ones at exactly the same angle. Top tip - avoid the chrome blades - look good - but useless at wiping the screen........

[PaulTubby]

Should just wiggle off - no screwdriver required. Be sure to fit the new ones at exactly the same angle. Top tip - avoid the chrome blades - look good - but useless at wiping the screen........

very true, there not great, if you want the looks though only buy tex ones, others are even worse!

[mike.perry]

My 68 Traveller has certainly got small clips to hold the wiper arms on, I have just checked

[bmcecosse]

You just fold the arm back - then wiggle. Screwdriver = slip = nasty score in the paint.... Avoid !

[neil4030]

Thanks chaps. I think I might have ordered chrome ones though from ESM. What are the alternative type?

[mike.perry]

Small screwdriver, gently ease tab back, no damage to fingers or paint