Leven wipers - which way?

[Gavstar]

Damn I feel like a numpty asking this question, but i want to make sure i get it right!

I've read some posts saying make sure you get the blades the right way around when upgrading to the Leven ones. Mine look pretty much the same except the ends are different. How do I know which goes on which side? They both seem to fit.

Also, I am correct in thinking the squirty jet things sits on the top yeah?

Edited to add - how do i get the pipe to go down the spring?

Jesus I'm crap at DIY! The easiest job and I can't even do that!

Edited by Gavstar on Saturday 14th July 15:09

[E2DJH]

Gavstar said:

Damn I feel like a numpty asking this question, but i want to make sure i get it right!

I've read some posts saying make sure you get the blades the right way around when upgrading to the Leven ones. Mine look pretty much the same except the ends are different. How do I know which goes on which side? They both seem to fit.

I fitted mine a year ago, but i don't remember there being a left and right blade. They look the same to me.

Gavstar said:

Also, I am correct in thinking the squirty jet things sits on the top yeah?

Yes. I think they generally fall off and need super glueing back though, mine did.

[Gavstar]

Thanks mate. Any tips on getting the pipe to run down the spring? Mine won't push down as the opening at the top of the spring is not wide enough.

[E2DJH]

Gavstar said:

Thanks mate. Any tips on getting the pipe to run down the spring? Mine won't push down as the opening at the top of the spring is not wide enough.

I used lots of washing up liquid, poured down the centre of the spring, and moved it along with slim long-nosed pliars.
Good luck

[Gavstar]

Ah, got it! Bit of washing up liquid and it's slipped right on in....

[Gavstar]

Cool, both wipers on, pipes nice and tidy. Made the mistake of washing the car before but have just tested them and they sprayed a bit over the roof onto the rear window. I don't suppose they can be adjusted can they...

[E2DJH]

Gavstar said:

Cool, both wipers on, pipes nice and tidy. Made the mistake of washing the car before but have just tested them and they sprayed a bit over the roof onto the rear window. I don't suppose they can be adjusted can they...

Hmm, that doesn't sound right. I'm just off out, but i'll have a look at mine in the morning and get back to you. You might want to check that the black plastic washer bit is fully stuck on to the wiper arm, and there is no gap for the water to squirt out of. I can't remember if you can put these on upside down?

[E2DJH]

Well, having checked mine out this morning, i have no idea how you can get water to squirt over the roof. On mine, the water comes out of holes on the lower edge of the black plastic squirty box. It sounds like yours comes out of holes on the upper edge. I'm now not sure which is correct, but mine has worked for the past year, and if yours works too, then no issue.