At the base of the wiper, is the shaft the goes into the
body.  This shaft has a nut that tightens on the wiper arm.
To get to it, pry off the plastic cap. Move the arm in to
the proper rest position, and tighten.   WARNING:
Do not over tighten.  Use a torch wrench.  In the bentley
there is a torch spec. for this, in order not to break this
shaft off.  Once broken off, you will need to remove the
dash to fix it!
                                                    Eric

Jeff Lincoln wrote:

> I'm really glad you asked this question because I was about to ask the same
> thing. I made the mistake of going through a gas station car wash. Well, the
> damn spinning wheel thingy ripped my driverside wiper blade up so it stood
> verticaly when not in use. I gently pulled it back to position but now it
> only makes it about half way up when I used it and then just drops lose down
> below the windshield line. I can move it to where it is tight but then it is
> to high. THan't the last time I make that mistake!
>
> Thank you,
>
> Jeff Lincoln
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Miller, Ryan
> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 10:29 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: winshield wiper woes
>
> Vanagonites,
>         I recently had the opportunity to drive through a real rainstorm
> down here in Arizona and quickly realized my driver side windshield wiper
> wasn't functioning up to par. It would stall out as if it didn't seem to
> have the necessary strength to complete the full wipe. Is there a bolt that
> just needs tightening or is this more serious?
>
> Ryan A. Miller
> '82 Westie "Camper Van Beethoven"
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