Front Wiper Linkage Parts Update 07-03-09 - with Pics

[daves16v 1]

I'd like to let everyone know the situation with replacement parts for the front wiper linkage as of today.

 

Shaft 536955215 - still available - £12.44 + vat

Shaft 536955216 - NOT available but the parts guy is looking into this a bit deeper - update NOW OBSOLETE

Rod 536955325 - still available - £10.05 + vat

Rod 536955326 - still available - on back order

Crank 535955121 - still available - £2.66 + vat

 

I'll update this again when I hear back from the parts guy.

 

Thanks

Dave

[Supercharged 2]

Interesting... I bought the lot before as it's fairly cheap but when I stripped it I only found 2 parts were worn (the crank and another bit) so just re-ordered these...

[daves16v 1]

Didn't have any luck sourcing a new wipershaft so I'm afraid that part is now obsolete :(

 

Not put down by this I took the shaft to work, drilled the existing worn bushes out and fitted a new Brass bush - the fit is just as good as the OEM and if I'm honest probably a better fit :D I compared it with the fit of the wiper shaft that is still available.

 

Now that the linkage was in bits I cleaned up the steel frame and gave it a coat of hammerite. I then drilled and tapped the wipershafts M5, installed using countersunk screws so that it would pull up tightly in the frame holes and finally locked off with nuts.

 

It's all fitted back on the car tonight all nice and tight :norty:

 

Very happy with the end result.

[davidwort 0]

looks like a very thorough refurb :salute:

shame it's getting to the point we have to have parts fabricated as they become obsolete, but at least a lot have been available this long I guess.

[dragon green 4]

I have just done this,with a 2nd hand linkage i bought of TomD.

everything is still available,apart from the one obsolete wiper !

Thanks Dave for a good write up. :D

[Yandards 0]

Nice work Dave, I suspect there might be a market for some more of those bushes!

 

You just need the plastic wiper motor cover from a Passat to finish it all off! Just visible on this photo below, it does rub a little on the underside of the bonnet but only very lightly and it does tidy that part of the engine bay up a treat.

 

Part number is 3A2 955 128 and is less than a tenner from the stealers.

[daves16v 1]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Yeah that cover hides exposed wiring nicely.

[hombre_paulo 0]

Just a quick update

 

Ordered 536 955 325 today, its still available at £13.21 inc vat

[mort1414 0]

shaft 536955215 is now obsolete