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Title: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: davethediver on 02 December 2009, 00:48:36

I know this has been done a thousand times before  and someone will always say stick to GM and others swear by an aftermarket part, but after driving home tonight im in clear (or not as the case of my windscreen) need of some new wipers :(

How much and from were guys?

Also the washer jet on the drivers side is weak but fine on the passengers is it easy to sort and if so how?

TIA Dave :y

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: waspy on 02 December 2009, 03:18:00

I've sorted the washer jet out in the past with a Tip Cleaner (Welder's use them for cleaning their tips). If you can't get hold of some of these, you'll need something really fine to poke into the holes. Even a paper clip's too large.
You could also use an Airline, but be carefull with the preasure (i knew a guy that used one at around 150psi & he blew the little jets out. Never to be seen again ;D). As for the wipers, i use Wilco's specials for around £1.99 & i don't have any probs

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: feeutfo on 02 December 2009, 05:22:10

seems to be either genuine or bosch aero blade twin in the flat blade style.

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: Andy H on 02 December 2009, 10:33:45

0.5mm "interdental brushes" (next to the toothbrushes and dental floss in boots/superdrug/most supermarkets) will fit in the jets to get the grot moving.

There is a guide in the maintenance section which mentions cleaning out the tank and the filter on the washer pump.

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: Eric Olthwaite on 03 December 2009, 22:39:56

Just got a set of windscreen wipers from the local Vauxhall dealer because i am sick of the El cheapo ones dropping to bits.
Cost £19.83!

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: Agemo on 03 December 2009, 22:55:54

I have a pair of cheapo ebay Aero blades, only had them on for 8 months, but am well satisfied so far. Cost me £8 including p&p if memory serves.

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: sparkyw666. on 03 December 2009, 22:56:06

aero flats all the way ebay 9.98 a set free p&p

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: Omega3 on 03 December 2009, 23:16:41

Got the Bosch AeroTwin (AR607S) on mine. £20 inc postage from ebay. Much quieter and smoother than my originals that I'd put up with for six years. After extensive testing in the p***ing down rain and swapping back and forth with the original passenger side blade I have to say they leave a small unswept area where the tax disc normally sits whereas the convential GM blade does not. Still I don't look through that bit when I'm driving but i know it's there.... :-/

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: cmeonthemove on 05 December 2009, 16:07:23

I use Bosch wipers from Halfrauds - £17.99 a set iirc. Quiet & smooth and give a nice clear view.

With the washer jet it might be worth poking it with a dressmakers pin such as those used on shirt packs.

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: amba on 05 December 2009, 18:22:32

I use GM aero blades which I bought 3 sets from laocal dealers when they went bust early this year...paid £10=00 a set and have had no issues with them...silly place to fit the GM log though as bit large and very white !!

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: Macduff on 05 December 2009, 19:49:26

I've used the website below and found them cheap and really good quality I use their aero wipers they are excellent

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: Omegadoha, Desert Member on 06 December 2009, 07:58:24

I just used a needle to clean out the nozzle jets. Seemed to have worked. Hope I haven't damaged anything.

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: Del Boy on 06 December 2009, 12:28:24

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I've used the website below and found them cheap and really good quality I use their aero wipers they are excellent

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/

Thanks for that £6.40 for a set for the car, bargin good find  :y

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: sexydaz on 06 December 2009, 15:46:38

ive always pulled a bristle off a wire brush to prod my jets :)

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: Selseybill on 06 December 2009, 15:50:23

last one i bought were from Lidl,do the job and cheap.last about 1 winter

Title: Re: Windscreen Wipers
Post by: MV6Matt on 07 December 2009, 14:17:08

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I've used the website below and found them cheap and really good quality I use their aero wipers they are excellent

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/

Saw your post - just got some of their own brand Aero style - I'll give 'em a whizz - cant be bad for that money!

cheers for the tip! :y
Matthew