2005 Rear Wiper Spindle

Sturdaa · Aug 30, 2017

hi folks

I have a problem with the rear wiper spindle on my Defender. The electric motor and gearbox are fine, however the teeth on the spindle have worn away so much that the wiper arm can't get a good grip on it. I've looked for a replacement spindle, but all I can see is those for the front. Is my only option to buy an entire new motor assembly? Seems a shame when everything else is ok.

Donald

zeaphod · Aug 30, 2017

Either use chemical metal, or file a flat on the spindle and drill and tap the arm then secure with a small bolt.

Sturdaa · Aug 31, 2017

zeaphod said:
Either use chemical metal, or file a flat on the spindle and drill and tap the arm then secure with a small bolt.

I like the idea of the bolt, so will try that first, can always bodge it later with chemical metal.

alexc2701 · Sep 1, 2017

Are you certain it's the spindle? Mine looked crap but when I changed the wiper arm it worked fine. The notches on the arm are softer than the spindle

Sturdaa · Sep 1, 2017

alexc2701 said:
Are you certain it's the spindle? Mine looked crap but when I changed the wiper arm it worked fine. The notches on the arm are softer than the spindle

The spindle feels completely smooth, and haven't looked at arm

alexc2701 · Sep 2, 2017

Sturdaa said:
The spindle feels completely smooth, and haven't looked at arm

The teeth are pretty fine on them anyway, just thought it might be worth a try before you start drilling it! They usually go on the arm before the spindle

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