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Windscreen wiper linkage / bushing kit

Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:05 pm
by Markski
Help needed with windscreen wipers hitting the drivers side door pillar.

I am no DIY mechanic and I had my bongo friendly mechanic look at the wipers. They have just started to hit the door pillar with a very large thump. My mechanic tried to re-position the wipers but the amount of slack in the wipers (approx 6 inches of movement) his conclusion was that the wiper linkage mechanism would need replacing or a bushing kit would need to be found.

So the question is does anyone know where I can find a new wiper linkage or bushing kit.

I've got a 1998 S Reg SGL5 Montague

Re: Windscreen wiper linkage / bushing kit

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:25 am
by mikeonb4c
Thre was a thread on this recently as someone had 'slapping wipers'. I think the general view was to find a replacement mechanism from a breaking Bongo but have a search on here and see if you can track down the thread. Good luck 8)

Re: Windscreen wiper linkage / bushing kit

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 12:47 am
by missfixit70

Re: Windscreen wiper linkage / bushing kit

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:43 am
by mikeonb4c
Kirsty - you are amazing! =D>

Re: Windscreen wiper linkage / bushing kit

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 4:56 pm
by Markski
Thanks for that I have seen the thread and I will give it a try.

Is this a common problem with Bongo wipers or am I one of the lucky few?.... just there doesn't seem to be much on the forum.

Thanks once again.

Re: Windscreen wiper linkage / bushing kit

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 7:20 pm
by mikeonb4c
Only you and that other thread, not heard of any others. But to borrow the famous line from Top Gun

"You fly Bongos long enough, this kind of thing is bound to happen. But there wil be others - you can count on it. You gotta let him go."
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Re: Windscreen wiper linkage / bushing kit

Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2008 10:44 pm
by Markski
Love the TG Quote, thanks for the info I will count myself lucky! :?

Re: Windscreen wiper linkage / bushing kit

Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:53 pm
by Markski
Solved the problem, or I should say have nearly solved the problem.

Got a wiper linkage (2nd Hand) from Bongobits on the way. Should have clonk free wiping at the weekend.

Enjoy the rain everyone! I know I will!!! :D :D :D