It's the Ypres this this

[Jill450se]

Off to France next week thinking all was sorted at long last ...but nope

The by wipers are playing up...reading through some past post on here I think I

have found the problem.The wheelbox under the windscreen is the culprit I think.

My helper is really going to love hearing this when he returns home tonight

Can't see we have time to have the job done by Mr Friendly Mechanic before we go

Has anyone have a clue how long a job this is?

On a scale of 1-10 ...the helper is 5 or there a bouts..but keep that quiet bit please

[Wedg1e]

Jill450se said:

The by

This is the bit I'm struggling with

Wheelbox is a bit of a git to get at, at least an hour with the older-style dash, not sure about the later design...
May be feasible to access from engine bay if you have the rivetted cover over the heater - but I've never tried it, so don't get your hopes up!

[GV]

It will be in the same location as the 350s etc. Either way you'll have to remove the entire dash to access it unless you can get at it through the engine bay which is doubtful.

[adam quantrill]

Sometimes the shaft where the wiper arm bolts to can bind, can you get the wiper moving if you help it by hand? Then you can work some lube in there.

Or else (even simpler) it might be the big nut that holds the arm onto the shaft.

If all else fails get some Rain-X and don't slow down!

[eesbad]

PLUS





Seriously though - hope you get it sorted!

[Jill450se]

Well he's home and thanks you all for the replies..without looking

Apparently it's bks to that(as in fixing the Ypres this this)

We are going anyway come rain or shine


Thats it then see you in Le Mans.............. maybe

[adam quantrill]

Jill get some Rain-X anyway, it's brilliant stuff and you'll hardly miss the wiper.

[SEvans]

Not sure what's wrong with the wheel box but you may be able to sort it out by rotating the box to use the teeth on the other side, as only half the teeth are used. Cheers Steve.

[Tasmindevil]

GV said:

It will be in the same location as the 350s etc. Either way you'll have to remove the entire dash to access it unless you can get at it through the engine bay which is doubtful.

On a 400/450 you can take it out relatively easily albeit with a few bruises, the motor is located behind the glovebox so drop the carpet holding the ECU, move ECU out of the way to access the motor. Motor is held by U clamp, unbolt this, remove wiper/arm and undo the nut holding the drive through the body. With a bit of fiddling you can draw the whole assembly out, some hoses from the heater box may need to be removed as well.
Cheers
Hamish

[Jill450se]

Thanks to everyone who replied.

Looks like its the Rainx stuff for the next two weeks or so..

The glove box way in looks interesting..thanks for that

I'll pass it on to the helper...

Two days and counting down ..then we are off




then It's BBWF the day after we get back

Edited by Jill450se on Tuesday 29th June 19:47

Edited by Jill450se on Tuesday 29th June 19:49

[HOTTY]

[quote=Jill450se]
Two days and counting down ..then we are off




then It's BBWF the day after we get back



Would love to see some pic's on your return to see what we have missed, safe travelling you lucky things

[Jill450se]

Thanks for all your replies.

We've now got round to trying to sort the wipers out ("we" meaning I supply the coffee and surf PH while the helper does it )
Taken the motor out and it appears that the nylon gear has alot of wear on it ... so that's why it doesn't work then

Anybody know if there is a replacement or can it be repaired ?


By the way Hottie - had a great time at the Classic but sadly this is how our journey home ended

[Number 7]

Oh dear - been there, done that (twice). Also striped and rebuilt the oil pump on the dockside at Calais once.

What's the problem?

7.

[Jill450se]

Had some gearbox problems.
Turned out both the input shaft and layshaft were bd

That's all fixed now and she's up and running again except we can't see where we're going

Just need that damn wiper sorted.

[mikeb]

Seriously, Rain-X is the gear to get. Get a big bottle and a good cleaning cloth and bingo. Don't bother with the wipers. Also gives a good impression of hyperspace as the rain gets repelled!

MikeyB

[Jill450se]

mikeb said:

Seriously, Rain-X is the gear to get. Get a big bottle and a good cleaning cloth and bingo. Don't bother with the wipers. Also gives a good impression of hyperspace as the rain gets repelled!

MikeyB

We use X ....I see you are in South Wales it gets a little damp there at times I guess

same here but not as often.. but you have the advantage of open roads so the wet stuff floats away.

Creeping along in heavy traffic at 20mph and below it don't work..

[gromit wedge]

Rain X gets my vote. I drove from Kent to Glasgow last month and most of it was in heavy rain and I didn't use the wipers unless we were driving slowly (under 30mph).

[Jill450se]

Seems the 170 degree motor is rare as rocking horse do do's then?

That's no Ypres for awhile then and it's issing down at the mo which helps

Need some please guys... does anything else fit?

[pistolar]

Bell Hill and Douglas Valley are breaking various wedges

[ed_crouch]

It might be the wheelbox that gives you the extra rotation. Can you get wheelboxes with less teeth on the wheel?