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Wiper spindle removal

Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 10:39 pm
by 10852sm
Hi, my firstpost.

Not sure if this is Bodywork or Mechanical, but I guess you only do this to do bodywork.
I am preparing my 58 2 door Morris 1000 for a complete respray, I have removed the bonnet hinges and washer jets but I am struggling with the wiper spindles.
I have removed the arms and disconected the cable under the dash but cannot see how to get the rest out of the panel. I want to remove everything out so that there is just a hole in front of the windscreen. I think I am missing something simple.

Thanks in advance

Steve

Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 10:54 pm
by alex_holden
Undo the big nut on the end of the spindle, lift the chrome finisher off, then pull the rest out from underneath.

Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 11:03 pm
by 10852sm
Alex,

Thanks, I have undone the nut, the chrome finisher must be stuck to the rubber seal and the rubber seal stuck to the body, I obviously am not hitting it with a big enough hammer!

Thanks

Steve

Posted: Sat May 19, 2007 11:14 pm
by alex_holden
Yes, brute force is the ticket! ;)

Perhaps a previous owner has stuck it down with silicone sealant or similar to stop it leaking?