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Subject:Re: Wiper arm differences
From:Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Date:Sun, 2 Feb 2020 17:41:00 -0800

Try swapping one dan, I’ll think you’ll see right away the problem :-)

Alistair 

> On Feb 2, 2020, at 1:06 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I measure the front windshield wiper arm (from the tip to the center)...
> both sides are 17.5"
> then I measure the Rear hatch wiper arm... it's 18.75"
> 
> so... somehow someone swap the rear with one of the front... :-)
> 
> dan
> 
>> On Sun, Feb 2, 2020 at 11:15 AM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Do you think there's differences between arms for various model years
>> or between OE and aftermarket? Using two different sized arms on a
>> Vanagon would not be an issue?
>> 
>> I see a part number on one arm, not sure if other has same.
>> 
>> Thanks for posting that. I'd downsizing on spare parts so 2 or 3 out
>> of 4 spare wiper arms will get recycled.
>> 
>> Neil.
>> 
>>> On 2/2/20, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>> 
>>> .... Taking apart a spare pair of wiper arms for
>>> blasting and powdercoat, noticed they are different lengths and different
>>> lengths between bends. ....
>>> 
>>> Pic
>>> 
>>> https://shufti.blog/
>>> 
>>> Alistair
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Neil n
>> 
>> VE7TBN
>> 
>> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>> 
>> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>> 
>> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>>

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