Wipers

[Dieselalhambra]

From previous forum discussions i know it is possible to repair drivers side balljoint on the wiper linkage.

Can repair be detailed. Also does linkage have to be removed or just ball joint assembly.

 

Currently balljoint has 3mm end play.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

S Reg Seat Alhambra

[anadin]

From previous forum discussions i know it is possible to repair drivers side balljoint on the wiper linkage.

Can repair be detailed. Also does linkage have to be removed or just ball joint assembly.

 

Currently balljoint has 3mm end play.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

S Reg Seat Alhambra

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hi, if your drivers side is falling off you can repair with a self tapper , yes you can just prise off one side at the ball joints, remove windsreen cowling and remove drivers side wiper , once off drill through cap and into ball, the hole in the cap needs to be very slightly larger to allow movement , lube everything with copper slip before re-assembly,place washer on the self tapper, you need to screw through both leaving a little loose to allow some play, refiting is straight forward, i used mole grips to ease ball joint back on to main assembly, hope this helps

[Dave-G]

Wrap some laggy bands around the ball joint assembly man - wassup wi ya :D

[Guest chrisH]

Wrap some laggy bands around the ball joint assembly man - wassup wi ya :angry:

 

 

I've been using the laggy band trick for about 3 years now, every now and then they fail and i put another on. I have a glovebox full of the red ones that the postman convienently leaves on my drive.

:D

[Dave-G]

Well done that man - every time you do any fluid top ups, just change the laggie's too :D

[oafcowl]

I did the same as anadin, but instead of using a self tapper I ground off the studd on the ball end and drilled a 5.5mm hole through it, and then inserted a 5mm bolt through the ball end. I then drilled a 5.5mm hole throught the plasic cup end in the centre and packed this with grease. I then put the two together and fastened the bolt with a nylock nut and nipped it up but not too tight so the wiper linkage moves freely. Been on the car for 3 years now, and is like brand new!

 

 

Hope this helps. :D

[gerrypm]

I did the same as anadin, but instead of using a self tapper I ground off the studd on the ball end and drilled a 5.5mm hole through it, and then inserted a 5mm bolt through the ball end. I then drilled a 5.5mm hole throught the plasic cup end in the centre and packed this with grease. I then put the two together and fastened the bolt with a nylock nut and nipped it up but not too tight so the wiper linkage moves freely. Been on the car for 3 years now, and is like brand new!

 

 

Hope this helps. ;)

 

I know that this is a old thread.

I have the same problem, the ball and socket popped out, when I was driving on the outside lane of the motorway in the pouring rain.

Been driving about with laggy bands ever since.

Thought about oafcowl's idea about drilling straight through the ball and putting a 5mm bolt in it.

Took everything off to have a good look.

Great idea but is 5mm not too much, you would have to drill very accurately for this.

Would this not weaken the ball.

 

Or is the laggy bands the best idea ?

[oafcowl]

I did the same as anadin, but instead of using a self tapper I ground off the studd on the ball end and drilled a 5.5mm hole through it, and then inserted a 5mm bolt through the ball end. I then drilled a 5.5mm hole throught the plasic cup end in the centre and packed this with grease. I then put the two together and fastened the bolt with a nylock nut and nipped it up but not too tight so the wiper linkage moves freely. Been on the car for 3 years now, and is like brand new!

 

 

Hope this helps. :wacko:

 

I know that this is a old thread.

I have the same problem, the ball and socket popped out, when I was driving on the outside lane of the motorway in the pouring rain.

Been driving about with laggy bands ever since.

Thought about oafcowl's idea about drilling straight through the ball and putting a 5mm bolt in it.

Took everything off to have a good look.

Great idea but is 5mm not too much, you would have to drill very accurately for this.

Would this not weaken the ball.

 

Or is the laggy bands the best idea ?

You would have to be pretty accurate, I drilled just where the original stud was and if memory serves me right I think the stud was just off centre, 5mm was great and left sufficent material on the ball end, if you wanted there is no reason why you couldnt use a smaller size of nut and bolt, I only used this size as I had them handy.