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wiper linkage bush

Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 9:21 pm
by Mick
anybody have any ideas on how to fix the slop on the right side wiper linkage bush i can't seem to find a replacement bush so if anybody knows where to get the bush or any suggestions how to get rid of the slop
thanks
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this bush is the one i need

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:46 pm
by Blacky
There was a bloke selling wiper bush refurb. kits on both Epay and the FB/EK enthusiasts page a couple of years back - they were about $20 a set from memory

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:28 pm
by Mick
Blacky wrote: Tue Jan 21, 2025 10:46 pm There was a bloke selling wiper bush refurb. kits on both Epay and the FB/EK enthusiasts page a couple of years back - they were about $20 a set from memory
tah :thumbsup: i tried google anything on ebay was way out of date and only seemed to be rares stuff, i'll try asking on the enthusiast page see if it comes to anything

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:08 pm
by Errol62
Would a used one be any good to you mick? Not as much rain down here as east coast………


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:16 pm
by oz_ek
This listing is sold out but there's a phone number in the link that might be worth a try?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/22516686977 ... sFAM-_Lhi8

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:53 pm
by Mick
Errol62 wrote: Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:08 pm Would a used one be any good to you mick? Not as much rain down here as east coast………


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
thanks maybe, i've tried 2 original had been replaced with a rubber grommet and second was original not as much play but still there i'.m just thinking if i can sort something out while it's apart
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this is the one i need

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:58 pm
by Mick
oz_ek wrote: Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:16 pm This listing is sold out but there's a phone number in the link that might be worth a try?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/22516686977 ... sFAM-_Lhi8
i'll give them a try not sure if that's the bush i'm after though, but thanks

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:20 pm
by Mick
and just in case i'll add the pic again :lol:
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this is the bush

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:24 pm
by Errol62
I’ll have a look


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:32 pm
by Mick
Errol62 wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 9:24 pm I’ll have a look


FB ute fixer upper, EK van on rotisserie
thanks

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:50 pm
by oz_ek
Mick wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:58 pm
oz_ek wrote: Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:16 pm This listing is sold out but there's a phone number in the link that might be worth a try?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/22516686977 ... sFAM-_Lhi8
i'll give them a try not sure if that's the bush i'm after though, but thanks
I called the guy from the above ebay listing and he's willing to make more of those wiper bush kits... If anyone is interested he'll do a bulk order at a reduced price.

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 1:22 pm
by Brett027
I'm in for a set please.

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 3:41 pm
by Errol62
The bottom one looks ok. Driver side I reckon. Image


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Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:31 pm
by Mick
Errol62 wrote: Sat Jan 25, 2025 3:41 pm The bottom one looks ok. Driver side I reckon. Image


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thanks, probably won't get it out of the arm
thanks for your time i might try and get the repro ones above first

Re: wiper linkage bush

Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 9:33 pm
by Mick
oz_ek wrote: Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:50 pm
Mick wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:58 pm
oz_ek wrote: Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:16 pm This listing is sold out but there's a phone number in the link that might be worth a try?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/22516686977 ... sFAM-_Lhi8
i'll give them a try not sure if that's the bush i'm after though, but thanks
I called the guy from the above ebay listing and he's willing to make more of those wiper bush kits... If anyone is interested he'll do a bulk order at a reduced price.
yeah i'm definitely in, the link wouldn't work the other night but did tonight