In the latest of episode of "what have I started" I decided to solve the issue with my bus wipers. I found that the plastic gear had cracked and therefore the metal shaft that connects into it has just threaded any grip it had left. After an Araldite repair, it worked perfectly for about 5 minutes before it cracked again. Looking around I found the following service http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1720906 looks like it will solve my problem but I'm wondering if there's somewhere in the UK providing a similar service or if anyone has any advice on repair?!
Not uncommon for the gear to crack - it's the component that takes the most stress if the wipers are seizing up. Repair bit looks interesting...but pricy!
Have another go , but use stronger epoxy glue. At least use 18 hour Araldite or JB weld. The real problem though is that the glue does not stick to the nylon gear. So you may need to drill a hole through the shaft, put a pin in it and then make little grooves in the gear for the ends of the pin. And once it is strong by itself, then glue it.
I would put up a wanted ad and replace the whole thing. PITA if it broke again when you get it all back in and press go... I might just have a spare...
Thanks for all the replies, they have been really helpful! If @zed has a spare that you're willing to part with I would be interested!
In desperate need of wiper motor or fix. For my 1979 late Bay wiper motor gearing, tried link above showing fix but no photos or details anymore
