Newbie & question

humphshumphs · 31st January 2011, 17:25

Hi All,
Just thought I would introduce myself.

I'm Richard and have just bought a high mileage 75 diesel, and in the last week, have been nosing around the forum and found out lots from you very clever people.
I know I've only had the car for a week, but it's so different from my previous car and I love driving it. Taking a bit of time to get used to the diesel as I've always had petrol, but with the costs of fuel, I needed better economy and I've noticed that already.

My question is that the rear wiper has stuck (well it moves, but very very stiff), I've tried removing it, but it seems to have corroded in place and being on glass, dont fancy hitting it.

I've tried WD, but still not been able to remove it to clean it... Is there anything else I can try.

Thanks in advance.

Richard (aka Humphshumphs)

Richy · 31st January 2011, 17:31

Hi Richard and welcome to the club, someone with more exp than me will be along soon i am sure to try and help you.

Regards
Paul

Wolves 75 · 31st January 2011, 17:36

Hi Richard
I had the same with mine when I brought it, if you have a mess around the whole thing comes off the window leaving just the hole in the window, then it was plenty of WD40 and a good working by hand, also the little plunger on the back that fits into the motor was also siezed, that also freed up nicley
Regards
Lyndon

31st January 2011, 17:25	#1
humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	Newbie & question Hi All, Just thought I would introduce myself. I'm Richard and have just bought a high mileage 75 diesel, and in the last week, have been nosing around the forum and found out lots from you very clever people. I know I've only had the car for a week, but it's so different from my previous car and I love driving it. Taking a bit of time to get used to the diesel as I've always had petrol, but with the costs of fuel, I needed better economy and I've noticed that already. My question is that the rear wiper has stuck (well it moves, but very very stiff), I've tried removing it, but it seems to have corroded in place and being on glass, dont fancy hitting it. I've tried WD, but still not been able to remove it to clean it... Is there anything else I can try. Thanks in advance. Richard (aka Humphshumphs)

31st January 2011, 17:36	#3
Wolves 75 I really should get out more....... 75 connoisseur SE CDTi Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 2,488 Thanks: 7 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	Hi Richard I had the same with mine when I brought it, if you have a mess around the whole thing comes off the window leaving just the hole in the window, then it was plenty of WD40 and a good working by hand, also the little plunger on the back that fits into the motor was also siezed, that also freed up nicley Regards Lyndon __________________ Would rather push my 75 than drive a Jag

31st January 2011, 17:31	#2
Richy Loves to post Contempory V6 2.5 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Hi Richard and welcome to the club, someone with more exp than me will be along soon i am sure to try and help you. Regards Paul