Thanks Nate, didn't have time to look into it over the weekend but will send an update when I've got this mess sorted...in the meantime, RainX is still my best friend...
cheers,
-Barton
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> Most of the time , this indicates the bushing on one end or t'other of the linkage has worn out then popped off ~ they typically use flat steel snap clips and these occasionally rust away .
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> Best bet is to take a looksee ,often it's not terribly hard to repair once you know what parts you need .
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> I've not yet done a W-126 so the wiper transmission access might be from under the hood , W0123's are done by removing both wiper arms then pressing in the plastic rivet centers holding on the fresh air intake grille .
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> I bet there's a link to the F.S.M. on the home page or , follow Brian's lead and google " Mercedes W-126 wiper linkage " and try out the various links .
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> There's much discussion about the proper linkage pivot lube , with metal bushings I use Motocycle Chain Lube in Foo-Foo cans , with plastic or nylon bushings I use silicone spray .
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> Remember to fully park the wipers before re installing the arms ! each arm is stamped " R " for Rechts and "L" for Links , DO NOT mix them up ! .
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> -Nate
> Barton wrote :
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> > Was just leaving for an evening drive from Littleton to Riverside, RI for a friend's housewarming and the rain started as I left the driveway. Made it out of the neighborhood and the wipers worked for about 10 wipes making a progressively louder thunk/slap sound, then the driver side stuck in place and the pax side tried to move but was stuck. Turned off the whole mess asap and went straight home. Looks like the connecting linkage between the two has failed. I'm told they are hard to find unless new from Mercedes which are sure to be way expensive. Won't know what's what until I or my shop opens it up.
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> > Quick questions: Anyone done this before? How hard is it? Are there workarounds? Anyone have a decent used linkage(s)? This was the one thing I ran out of time to strip out of the engine donor car and I knew at the time I would want/need it all someday....too bad for me...your folklore, advice, stories - as always - welcomed...
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> > cheers,
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> > -One-Wiper-Bart....
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