Interesting wiper bodge

[MondeoMan]

My '96 W202 has obviously suffered a failed wiper mechanism at some point, because it's been interestingly bodged. The arm now rests on the passenger side, it works without going into the corners, and around 3 inches have been cut off the blade to make it fit. I didn't notice this until I went to change the wiper. It seems to pass MOT's, just wondered if anyone else has seen this.

 

[nicky]

No i have never seen anyone do that to a merc to save about £30 for a seconhand unit..

 

[GrahamC230K]

No i have never seen anyone do that to a merc to save about £30 for a seconhand unit..

Think again.

The mechanisms on these are extremly expensive and therefore retain there value used/salvage.

 

[nicky]

Think again.

The mechanisms on these are extremly expensive and therefore retain there value used/salvage.

these cars are in every salvage yard and the prices have came down.......

 

[paulcallender]

Think again.

The mechanisms on these are extremly expensive and therefore retain there value used/salvage.

OK in that case, I'll ask Nicky to find me one if mine fails!

 

[MondeoMan]

Yes, get me a couple too, I want another 100K out of this car. Better get me an autobox too (£50 cover it?)

 

[paulcallender]

Don't get me started on autoboxes again......

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=12582

 

[nicky]

Yes, get me a couple too, I want another 100K out of this car. Better get me an autobox too (£50 cover it?)

If you want the wiper set up let me know and i will put you in touch with a breaker that has one,,,,,i think you are taking the pi** at £50 for an autobox now..you must be getting ripped of for spares down in England....

 

[tom7035]

Nicky,
I don't think we appreciate sometimes how fortunate we are up here. Not only used spares-wise, but I've noticed from several posts that refinishing costs in particular down south are a rip-off. Someone recently paid £500 for a bonnet repaint and was delighted!
Only downside up here we don't seem to have any specialist breakers of our brand. (Unless anyone knows differently, and lets me know please?)

 

[GrahamC230K]

I have enquired previously, I cannot agree from my experieince. Best of luck.

 

[nicky]

Nicky,
I don't think we appreciate sometimes how fortunate we are up here. Not only used spares-wise, but I've noticed from several posts that refinishing costs in particular down south are a rip-off. Someone recently paid £500 for a bonnet repaint and was delighted!
Only downside up here we don't seem to have any specialist breakers of our brand. (Unless anyone knows differently, and lets me know please?)

and i thought we paid a lot for spares up here,not going with the prices they want to pay down south,,,,,,,ok if you want to pay more for the wiper motor let me know and i can adjust the price to suit you and make a good profit...