In a message dated 27/08/2008 6:34:34 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        Not as BIG a problem as you  make it out to be.  There is NO need to
change out the wiper arm  mechanism.  Grind the surface of the pivot shaft
flat,  centerpunch, drill and tap for 6mm threads, screw in a bolt that has
enough  threads to leave the right length after the head is cut off.  Bing ~ Bang
you have new wiper arm threads to run the nut down on !!!!

>>>>>>Don't go past "tight"--ask me how I know. When  that stud pops off at
the bottom thread, it is a long time and a lot of  scraped knuckles
till you have wipers again. In fact, this is the one thing  on the car
that makes be want to buy an inch-pound torque  wrench.<<<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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