stripped fred Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 You bought the same tool I would recommend. It does need a bit of force sometimes, but I'd wind to tension then use some shock-release freeze spray on it.I have done exactly that, wound it up as far as i could and used freeze spray and it still didn't shift. Will try the other methods later though. I will get there in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 I had a struggle with the Touran, it left behind some sort of soft metal splined bit that was part of the arm, not the spindle. Basically ripped the plastic off and left this metal bit stuck on. Tried to twist it off with a monkey wrench but obviously it's spined, no twisting possible. Noticed the monkey wrench was eating into it so just kept going until the remainder was so thin it just popped off. KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Have you tried hammer a bigger Sharon over the top of it? Or what Dollywobbler said but with a much longer lever. Smaller! Maybe a Golf Plus would be a good snug fit. barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Yes the nut left on a few turns is a good tip, well done for getting it back on though, it looked well ruff BLUD. not sure if you know this one but if you've ever got to cut down a thread on say threaded bar or a bolt, screw on a nut, even a double nut, set the nut to the length you want to cut, then cut the metal with the nut still on the bit you want to keep. That way round you get a neater finish as the bolt gives you a nice flat surface to cut against and then, when you wind the nut off afterwards, it cuts it's own thread into the metal where you then know it will go into the tapped hole/nut will fit back on, perfectly. Saved me countless hassle over the years, yet despite me being involved in engineering all these years (over 20 now), I still see countless tradesman ignoring this and trying to file/grind a path in the thread which takes ages and doesn't always work. The Moog, M'coli, SiC and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 seized stuff I have got a puller under tension on the offending bastard. then heated it, then clouted it on the sides. then tightened the puller another half turn then doused it in cold water and repeated. eventually got the blade of the bottom of a rotary mower. sometimes though nothing will shift and one part will need to become sacrificial before you wreck the whole thing stripped fred and alf892 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardK Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 sometimes though nothing will shift and one part will need to become sacrificial before you wreck the whole thing Problem is, it's awfully close to the windscreen being the sacrificial part... stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Problem is, it's awfully close to the windscreen being the sacrificial part...Well if that happens you don't need wipers anyway. 95 quid Peugeot, RichardK, KruJoe and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Have you tried picking the wiper arm up with a crane & shaking the car off it? worldofceri, 95 quid Peugeot, Parky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 ^^^ have you taken the head off a v12 jag at any point ? doobietoo, spike60 and Sigmund Fraud 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Bastardin things !!! This was the rear wiper on a Citreon Saxo. Ended up swapping bloody tail gate stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 No-one seems to have mentioned my method - lift the wiper arm up and waggle it side-to-side. You have a hell of a lot of leverage at the end furthest from the splines. You may have to stop the wipers half way up the 'screen if they hit the bonnet. stripped fred, Lacquer Peel and spike60 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 No-one seems to have mentioned my method - lift the wiper arm up and waggle it side-to-side. You have a hell of a lot of leverage at the end furthest from the splines. You may have to stop the wipers half way up the 'screen if they hit the bonnet.This is the method i've always used stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I've done that while having one of those wiper pullers putting pressure on the nut. When it let go, it really does let go. I've put a towel on the windscreen before to save the puller hitting it. stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 No-one seems to have mentioned my method - lift the wiper arm up and waggle it side-to-side. You have a hell of a lot of leverage at the end furthest from the splines. You may have to stop the wipers half way up the 'screen if they hit the bonnet.I've tried that numerous times but will give it another go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 ^^^ have you taken the head off a v12 jag at any point ? Nope, but I've heard stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 I've got to drive this to London tonight and Wales at the weekend. I won't have time to start the job due to this, work and kids etc. I'm just hoping it doesn't come apart now as that nut is only on about 2 turns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Gonna get some of you guys some sprouts - make a proper meal of it ! sierraman, Squirrel2 and spike60 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Gonna get some of you guys some sprouts - make a proper meal of it !Well I've found it quite interesting and appreciate the advice from others. It may not be the biggest job but for me it's been one of the most tricky being a novice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Well I've found it quite interesting and appreciate the advice from others. It may not be the biggest job but for me it's been one of the most tricky being a novice.Fair play though, it's an awfully easy thing to balls up and end up needing a new screen, like I obviously didn't* when I changed my worried blades on my Leon... A day after it passed its MOT..... As they were an advisory..... And I was tired..... And let the spring tension of the wiper off with no blade on it..... How bad would that have been??? Thankfully being so experienced** in engineering matters, I didn't actually do that***. stripped fred, Lacquer Peel, Conrad D. Conelrad and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Fair play though, it's an awfully easy thing to balls up and end up needing a new screen, like I obviously didn't* when I changed my worried blades on my Leon... A day after it passed its MOT..... As they were an advisory..... And I was tired..... And let the spring tension of the wiper off with no blade on it..... How bad would that have been??? Thankfully being so experienced** in engineering matters, I didn't actually do that***.Fully comp I hope? stripped fred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 KruJoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Bloody wipers have packed up altogether now. It could be worse. At least I'm not driving 78 miles into London, in the dark, in the rain, to start a new job in the morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Fuck me isn't this sorted yet, only joking they can be a right twat. If not already suggested : Get some upward pressure on the arm it then tap the end of the spline at the same time with a panel pin hammerFailing that heat it gently with a blow torch then douse it in plus gas and try the above again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Well that was stressful. They started squeaking a bit then stopped altogether driving down the M1. It was chucking it down. I persevered for a while then managed to find some rainx at a garage so applied that. Never used it before. What a difference! I was doing 70mph and could hardly tell it was raining. The last 10 miles though London were harder due to the light reflecting off the screen and I think because I wasn't going very quickly. I've started some new work and have my first training day here tomorrow so glad I made it. My problem is time to fix the bloody thing. Work, kids etc doesn't leave a lot of car tinkering time. I have no choice now though but to get on with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Could you try cutting off the top of the bolt and drilling the rest of it out? If of course that is going to be replaced when you get it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpi_matrix Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 What penetrating oil are you using? Plus-gas is miles better then WD40 Sigmund Fraud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Give it a touch with the grinder to cut a slot then smack the gap with a cold chisel. Have it done in 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Have to tried turning it off and on again? bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Fully comp I hope?Yes thankfully, £75 all in, still haven't done it yet though, to many other jobs first ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinsMom Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 i recommend fire, started using petrol and a match, applied liberally all over the POS germanic turd! now it won't free of the wiper, but with the insurance money you will then be able to buy something better. like a vectra 95 quid Peugeot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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