Parts List/diagram For F Wiper Linkage 1997 Mk1

[donkeyporge]

Hi, would anyone have a parts diagram for the Front Wiper Linkage?

Drivers side wiper stopped working and when i went to investigate i found a link ball had popped out of its socket. i tried to get this to 'pop back in' to no avail. i had to remove the 'ball' part with a dremel as the nut was seized and ball heavily corroded and drill a hole through the plastic 'socket' part on the bottom rod to enable me to put a bolt/washer combo through as a temp fix. I don't want to replace the whole unit as it's just this one link i need to repair?

Is it possible to just replace these parts?

Kind Regards,

George

 

1997 MK1 1998CC Galaxy

[marinabrid]

you cant get that part of the linkage alone the robdogs make you buy a new assembly, most folk tend to do a makeshift repair, i did same drilled a hole through, i simply used some heavy duty wire twisted through the hole, done the job now for 2 years and snapped once, i keep a bit of wie and a pair of mini cutters on board for a roadside repair.

[sparky Paul]

As marinabrid says, the bits aren't available and most people make a makeshift repair of some sort.

 

Alternatively, you could look on fleabay for a secondhand wiper assembly for replacement, or donor parts. Your car should have the early wiper assembly with four mounting holes, which is easier to find secondhand - a quick check shows several selling for

[Mirez]

There ya go:

 

 

Thats the only bits you can order for the mechanism, as the guys above have said you can make long term temporary repairs or source another -_-

[donkeyporge]

Thanks for your replies guys. I was afraid it would be something like that.

i'll keep my eye on it and refurb it when i find a reasonably priced linkage unit.

 

Really appreciate the help guys.

 

No doubt I have loads more questions in the near future.

 

Kind Regards

George