Hi,
I removed the wiper mech last night, after a short study of the parts manual.
Found nothing exceptionally stuck or so.
Cleaned, greased and re-assembled the parts.
Moves a little better now.
Still have to check the contacts on the motor.
Took me around two hours to de- and install.
Rene
Rene van Maanen wrote:
> Bob and Paul,
>
> I have greased the inner of the motor two months ago. Wasn't better then.
> Cleaned the contacts of the dual speed switch two weeks ago: better already,
>but
> not best. I will go for the spindles ans rest of the electrics within a few
> weeks.
>
> Thanks for the response. I will let you know.
>
> Rene
>
> Paul Hunt wrote:
>
> > Workshop Manual specifies Ragosine Histate Grease for things like the rack
> > and wheel boxes. You could try withdrawing the rack, greasing it and
> > replacing it to lubricate the wheel boxes, but it could well be the spindles
> > that are stiff - recommended oil here is Shell Turbo 41. My sluggish wipers
> > were caused by insufficient volts at the motor due to various poor
> > connections in the wiring harness, the motor does take quite a high current.
> >
> > PaulH.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rene van Maanen <renevm@support.neth.hp.com>
> > Cc: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
> > Date: 29 December 1998 17:00
> > Subject: Loss of power Was:Wiper Motor Grease
> >
> > >I have read somewhere that the wiper motors get "tired" after many years.
> > >
> > >Mine does turn ver very slowly. I have greased it with std grease. I have
> > not
> > >touched the gear under the two blades.
> > >
> > >Would grease this spot help? or replace the brushes? Or is it the magnet
> > that looses
> > >power?
> > >
> > >Thanks
> > >Rene
> > >
> > >Bud Krueger wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi again,
> > >>
> > >> Before I reinstall my glovebox I'd like to give the wiper motor
> > gearbox a
> > >> fresh blob of grease. Can anyone give me a generic name for some good
> > grease to
> > >> use, or to be avoided? I'm inclined toward wanting to use a dollop of
> > white
> > >> lithium grease. What would you folks say? TIA.
> > >>
> > >> Bud Krueger
> > >> 77MGB
> > >
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> Netherlands Europe
>
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Netherlands Europe
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