Re: Need Mono wiper install help!

[J Buck <vwpride@mixi.net>]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the MK1 mono wiper is working properly,
and looking shaweet.  Thanks everyone, x specially Owen.  This wipe's for you,
man.  LOL!

jim

Owen wrote:

> Hi jim,
>     the first problem i didn't have, as i just used the stock motor.  the
> second problem you mentioned, i remember having to bend the bracked that
> holds the linkage on under the rain tray to make it fit.  just hit it with a
> hammer until you get the right angle (its a very precise and exact science
> ;).  also, my linkage arms were hitting the fan blower casing, so i had to
> file the fan casing down a bit, but nothing huge.
>
>  hope that helps, and let me know if you need any more help.
>
> Owen
> 87 Scirocco 16v #38 CD-SS.
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/1571
>
> >Well, a couple of weeks ago, I was excited to announce that I found a
> >mono wiper from a MK1 for my MK2 16v.  I took out the old motor and
> >linkage, and discovered a few problems.
> >1) The motors have different connectors.  (no problem, I'll just swap
> >motors)
> >2) The new linkage/bracket from the MK1, once positioned misses the bolt
> >hole by about 1/2".
> >
> >What gives?  Do I modify my MK2 bracket to accept the MK1 linkage?  Or
> >do I bend the MK1 bracket to be able to meet the bolt hole?
> >
> >jim
> >
> >
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