Forums/Z31P/z31-basics basic-modifications-basic-questions-aka-the-newbie-forum/Windshield Wipers Question

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Raydiance: (2016-12-17 19:17:48)

I feel like I am being incredibly dense with this, but I was wondering if the windshield wipers on a '89 NA can be positioned to "stick up" like one would do with a newer car when cleaning the windshield or if one is anticipating snow. I recently replaced the front wiper blades and had a more difficult time than I am used to compared to newer cars

Z_Karma: (2016-12-17 22:57:27)

You would either have to cutback the relief in the stamped steel arm so that it rotates further over the aluminum mounting arm

or remove material from the aluminum arm to clear the relief in the stamped steel arm, or a bit of both. Note: i have not done this, but thought about it.

kaur: (2016-12-18 19:38:29)

I had to break off some part of the plastic piece that holds the wiper just to install it. I think I recently noticed something in the owner's manual about inserting a pin to keep them off the windshield.

Raydiance: (2016-12-18 20:18:57)

I was able to elevate the wipers and install them without breaking anything (unless a previous owner already broke something), but I am trying to see if I can get them essentially perpendicular to the windshield.

TWA88T: (2017-01-16 01:01:59)

If one is "anticipating snow" one would be best to leave the z parked until such snow melts.[archived image: wink.png]