what type of puller?

postbasher · 15th June 2020, 08:38

hi all, am trying to remove windscreen wiper arms in order to check lower plenum....but cant get arms off. The nuts were very tight....anyway i see that some folk have used pullers and i wondered what type/design would best suit the job please?
ps ive tried vigorous pulling...tried levering too...

T-Cut · 15th June 2020, 08:49

The wipers don't ned to be removed to access the plenum.
Here's what to do: https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=301164

TC

planenut · 15th June 2020, 09:52

Having got to that stage and establishing that one does not need to remove the wiper arms to examine the plenum chamber, don't forget to ensure that they will remain attached if used.

We don't know until we ask or try something.

rrobson · 15th June 2020, 10:14

I've always got them off by pushing the hinge down towards the windscreen (to fight the tension of the spring) and just wiggling, pushing and pulling the wiper arms. Never needed a puller...
But as above regarding plenum inspection.

KWIL · 15th June 2020, 10:54

The main problem is that the tapered bush which is pressed down into the wiper arm by the nut, it binds on the hex shaft. With the nut off place a small amount of light oil on the hex shaft. Allow to penetrate.

Put the nut on again but only a few threads (stops the bush dropping into the engine bay when it all come loose ! ).

As earlier, relieve the spring pressure and wiggle free.

allywh · 15th June 2020, 21:43

Machine Mart sell a £12 wiper arm/ battery terminal mini puller which will remove the wiper arms

15th June 2020, 08:38	#1
postbasher Avid contributor Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 129 Thanks: 213 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	what type of puller? hi all, am trying to remove windscreen wiper arms in order to check lower plenum....but cant get arms off. The nuts were very tight....anyway i see that some folk have used pullers and i wondered what type/design would best suit the job please? ps ive tried vigorous pulling...tried levering too...

15th June 2020, 10:14	#4
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allywh Newbie rover 75 tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Livingston Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	wiper arm puller Machine Mart sell a £12 wiper arm/ battery terminal mini puller which will remove the wiper arms

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,752 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The wipers don't ned to be removed to access the plenum. Here's what to do: https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=301164 TC

15th June 2020, 09:52	#3
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,954 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	Having got to that stage and establishing that one does not need to remove the wiper arms to examine the plenum chamber, don't forget to ensure that they will remain attached if used. We don't know until we ask or try something.

15th June 2020, 10:54	#5
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,954 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	The main problem is that the tapered bush which is pressed down into the wiper arm by the nut, it binds on the hex shaft. With the nut off place a small amount of light oil on the hex shaft. Allow to penetrate. Put the nut on again but only a few threads (stops the bush dropping into the engine bay when it all come loose ! ). As earlier, relieve the spring pressure and wiggle free.