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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Corvette / July 2004Wiper Blade Problem
I'm having a little problem with my 96. When I use my wipers, as the windshield is cleared and getting slightly dry, the left blade drags slightly. I have had it drag enough to be hip by the right blade. Is there someway I can prevent this, short of turning them off while there's still water on the windshield? Rob Could be the left arm has been bent. Our 95's left blade at rest position appears to be "lower" at the tip than at the other end, which would give more clearance while operating. Ours have never hit each other. > I'm having a little problem with my 96. When I use my wipers, as the > windshield is cleared and getting slightly dry, the left blade drags [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Rob Thanks, I'll have to take a closer look at it. Rob > Could be the left arm has been bent. Our 95's left blade at rest > position appears to be "lower" at the tip than at the other end, which [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > > > Rob > I'm having a little problem with my 96. When I use my wipers, as the > windshield is cleared and getting slightly dry, the left blade drags [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Rob I'd love to hear an answer to this. It was always a problem on my '85, and is still a problem on my '93. The wipers run fine for a few minutes, then the left one starts to stutter and drag. During a very bad rain storm, several years ago, the blades hit and the left one was bent. I've taken to running the wipers on high speed to avoid the problem. Regards, Jim I had this problem on my 90. I read in Corvette Fever or something like that, that if one upgraded to 95 arms and blades that the problem would go away. I did and it did. As you have a 96 I'm guessing this isn't the problem. Based on this info, I'd guess new wiper blades are the correct solution and will probably stop the problem. Kevin www.teaguetown.com Turn the blades over every six months. In the earlier models you can unclip them, flip them over, and reattach. In the later modesl remove the rubber insert, flip it over, and reinsert. Blades last for years, are chatter free and they adhere. I'm a fanatic for driving fast in the rain. Good tires and good wiper blades are essential..... Joel Jacobs 4th C4 at age 62 I replaced the blades in May and have only needed them a few time since then. I was thinking of using 20 inch blades instead of the prescribed 21 inches. I figure this should give me a little extra clearance even if one drags slightly, any thoughts on this? Rob > Turn the blades over every six months. In the earlier models you can > unclip them, flip them over, and reattach. In the later modesl remove [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Joel Jacobs > 4th C4 at age 62 use only when Raining bozo |
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