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wiper assembly installation

Bob: IM S6Bob: IM S62016 Intermeccanica S6 Supporting Member
Anyone have any experience on installing the wiper motor mechanism? I have tried a number of ways, but cannot get the mechanism to fit. Seems I don't have enough clearance under the dash/cowl? I have a '66 mechanism and a '77, and I can't get either one to fit properly. I've tried switching the wiper shafts from one to the either, but still no luck, as they don't protrude through the cowl enough to install the wipers. The electrics are from a '66 pan.

I have referred to a couple of manuals, which only say open the diameter of the two pre-drilled holes on the cowl, and install the mechanism.

Sorry for the newby question, but I need wipers to get my car licensed. I'm sure there is a simple solution I am overlooking.

Robert Carley
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Bob: IM S6Bob: IM S62016 Intermeccanica S6 Supporting Member
Anyone have any experience on installing the wiper motor mechanism? I have tried a number of ways, but cannot get the mechanism to fit. Seems I don't have enough clearance under the dash/cowl? I have a '66 mechanism and a '77, and I can't get either one to fit properly. I've tried switching the wiper shafts from one to the either, but still no luck, as they don't protrude through the cowl enough to install the wipers. The electrics are from a '66 pan.

I have referred to a couple of manuals, which only say open the diameter of the two pre-drilled holes on the cowl, and install the mechanism.

Sorry for the newby question, but I need wipers to get my car licensed. I'm sure there is a simple solution I am overlooking.

Robert Carley
Bob: IM S6Bob: IM S62016 Intermeccanica S6 Supporting Member
Jerome: Thanks for your reply. My 78 IM has a completely flat cowl where the two wiper shaft starter holes were located. I had a chance to see a CMC Speedster this weekend, and it had two angled 'bumps' through which the shafts protrude. This allowed the wiper assembly to be at a better angle under the cowl.

I am very hesitant to do any more opening of the wiper shaft holes. I will give your suggestion a try. I think I understand what you are suggesting, and it is quite logical in order to get the assembly at the right angle.

Anybody else out there with an early IM - mine's a 78 - who has had the same problem? Is there a specific year of VW wiper assembly that fits these cars best?

Robert
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