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rear wiper removal #1324248 11/03/2012 23:03 11/03/2012 23:03
S st3_s Unregistered
st3_s Unregistered S	looking at removing mine,does anyone know were to get the bung from,thanks ste.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1324293 12/03/2012 00:06 12/03/2012 00:06
S st3_s Unregistered
st3_s Unregistered S	got one..

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1324348 12/03/2012 09:25 12/03/2012 09:25
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,312 Sandhurst Begbie ex El Presidente
Begbie ex El Presidente I AM a Coop Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 12,312 Sandhurst	Where did you get one from? Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1325031 14/03/2012 14:34 14/03/2012 14:34
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 22,311 Aldershot PeteP Hon Club Member 005, Membership Secretary
PeteP Hon Club Member 005, Membership Secretary Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 22,311 Aldershot	Halfords round blanking plug intended for access holes in double skinned areas and double sided tape works fine. It's been on mine for the last 9 months or so. 16VT and X1/9 1500 + e208 Peugeot We must all do our part for the planet. I unplugged a row of electric cars that nobody was using. I even unplugged my own.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1420325 06/04/2013 15:33 06/04/2013 15:33
G GrahamL Unregistered
GrahamL Unregistered G	I couldn't find anything suitable in Halfords and after trying a few rubber grommets from ebay which didn't quite fit I settled on this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110829174786 Fits perfectly and is hard plastic so I think is a bit safer than a soft rubber grommet anyway. The moulding on some of them isn't perfectly clean but with 10 to chose from it's easy enough to pick out a good one. A little black silicon sealer smoothed around the edge before fitting and it seems fine, although I haven't tried washing over it yet A few pics: Don't forgot to plug the end of the rear spray hose.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1420332 06/04/2013 15:49 06/04/2013 15:49
Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,167 Glos Brilly1uk Club member 1034
Brilly1uk Club member 1034 Competition Level Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,167 Glos	My car had the wiper removed prior to my purchase. I often think about putting it back! Fiat Coupe 20VT Alfa Romeo Spider BMW X3

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1420349 06/04/2013 17:36 06/04/2013 17:36
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,618 SE Essex charlie_croker I need some sleep
charlie_croker I need some sleep Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,618 SE Essex	THanks GrahamL, I have planned this mod since seeing petep's car Happy

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1420520 07/04/2013 18:04 07/04/2013 18:04
G GrahamL Unregistered
GrahamL Unregistered G	Washed it today and no leaks from the plug so all is well.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1423644 23/04/2013 01:30 23/04/2013 01:30
G GrahamL Unregistered
GrahamL Unregistered G	Just to update this a bit, I found that the black silicon I used stuck to the glass of the rear screen perfectly but didn't adhere well to the hard plastic of the plug. While I was checking it again for leaks (from the inside) I actually pushed the plug out a bit, so I decided to clean off the silicon and stick it permanently with glue. I used Evo-stick "Serious Glue" as it's transparent, waterproof and suitable for glass and plastic. http://www.bostik.co.uk/diy/product/evo-stik/Serious-Glue/16

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1423649 23/04/2013 07:32 23/04/2013 07:32
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,386 Staffordshire Nigel Forum veteran
Nigel Forum veteran Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,386 Staffordshire	You could always do it properly and fit a rear screen without a wiper hole I just happen to have one in stock....

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1423686 23/04/2013 13:30 23/04/2013 13:30
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 250 Stockton on Tees aleem Making a profit
aleem Making a profit Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 250 Stockton on Tees	Nigel, I have forgotten which coupe varient came without a rear wiper, can you remind us? Thanks

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1423926 24/04/2013 19:02 24/04/2013 19:02
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,618 SE Essex charlie_croker I need some sleep
charlie_croker I need some sleep Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,618 SE Essex	BTW the cure for the Rear washer pipe can be solved with this pump http://www.amazon.co.uk/Front-Windscreen-Washer-Pump-Coupe/dp/B003BUA3OO It only has one outlet so washes front screen on push or pull of the stick Happy

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: PeteP] #1423932 24/04/2013 19:21 24/04/2013 19:21
R RICHB Unregistered
RICHB Unregistered R	Originally Posted by petep Halfords round blanking plug intended for access holes in double skinned areas and double sided tape works fine. It's been on mine for the last 9 months or so. Ohhhh, are we still able to get hold of the tailored parcel shelf covers ? Looks nice petep

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1424243 26/04/2013 11:01 26/04/2013 11:01
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,083 Chertsey in the Thames bockers Hon Club Member 007
bockers Hon Club Member 007 Forum Fossil Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 21,083 Chertsey in the Thames	The parcel shelf covers used to be available from a German ebay seller. Not seen them for years now as I wanted one for my 20VT. Note that the 16VT ones won't fit the 20v as the 16vs did not have a high level rear brake light

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1424341 26/04/2013 20:59 26/04/2013 20:59
T tommyskins1 Unregistered
tommyskins1 Unregistered T	I found this whilst browsing, looks the business but a little expensive- http://www.gecleant.de/shop/glasstopfen-fuer-fiat.html Last edited by tommyskins1; 26/04/2013 21:08. Reason: wrong manufacturer

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: aleem] #1424387 27/04/2013 12:38 27/04/2013 12:38
C CJustino Unregistered
CJustino Unregistered C	Originally Posted by aleem Nigel, I have forgotten which coupe varient came without a rear wiper, can you remind us? Thanks Did Fiat sell a Coupe without the rear wiper?

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1424388 27/04/2013 12:48 27/04/2013 12:48
G GrahamL Unregistered
GrahamL Unregistered G	Looking at Eper, it seems the rear wiper was an option on the 1.8 16v coupe so I assume it's from that.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1424418 27/04/2013 16:15 27/04/2013 16:15
C CJustino Unregistered
CJustino Unregistered C	Originally Posted by GrahamL Looking at Eper, it seems the rear wiper was an option on the 1.8 16v coupe so I assume it's from that. Interesting. I thought it was standard in all models.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1424428 27/04/2013 18:09 27/04/2013 18:09
Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 250 Stockton on Tees aleem Making a profit
aleem Making a profit Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 250 Stockton on Tees	I knew there was one model that was available without a rear wiper. Does Eper give the part number of the rear screen without wiper hole?

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1424491 28/04/2013 01:55 28/04/2013 01:55
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,921 Lightwater, Surrey DaveG Club Treasurer Member 311
DaveG Club Treasurer Member 311 Je suis un Coupé Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 8,921 Lightwater, Surrey	Yeah 16v 1.8 46306603 1996 Portofino 20vt & 2000 Pearl White Plus 2008 Ferrari F430 & 2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1425288 03/05/2013 00:23 03/05/2013 00:23
D Deme Unregistered
Deme Unregistered D	Originally Posted by GrahamL I couldn't find anything suitable in Halfords and after trying a few rubber grommets from ebay which didn't quite fit I settled on this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110829174786 Fits perfectly and is hard plastic so I think is a bit safer than a soft rubber grommet anyway. The moulding on some of them isn't perfectly clean but with 10 to chose from it's easy enough to pick out a good one. A little black silicon sealer smoothed around the edge before fitting and it seems fine, although I haven't tried washing over it yet A few pics: Don't forgot to plug the end of the rear spray hose. Nice! I had trouble Finding a suitable grommet when I removed mine. I chopped the bottom off a 36mm grommet and siliconed it to the glass. Worked fine and looks great!

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1425292 03/05/2013 00:34 03/05/2013 00:34
D dlongstaff Unregistered
dlongstaff Unregistered D	As this is in styling I guess that is the answer. I don't understand this one mod. I use my rear wiper when it rains so I can see clearly in my rear view mirror. And when the rear window is dusty/dirty then a quick squirt and wipe its clean again. And I can see traffic behind me. Maybe you don't bother looking behind you. Maybe I'll drive with a cataract in one eye to understand this one. Or your wipers and or wash did not work? Lazy Last edited by dlongstaff; 03/05/2013 00:36. Reason: and rainx is no answer.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1425300 03/05/2013 01:15 03/05/2013 01:15
G GrahamL Unregistered
GrahamL Unregistered G	Simple, I'll only ever be driving it on dry days (yes, we do have them occasionally up here!) and the rear styling looks much better without the wiper.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1425301 03/05/2013 01:30 03/05/2013 01:30
L Lego Unregistered
Lego Unregistered L	You are a very naughty boy Graham, removing your wiper Last edited by Lego; 03/05/2013 09:27.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1425313 03/05/2013 07:40 03/05/2013 07:40
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,618 SE Essex charlie_croker I need some sleep
charlie_croker I need some sleep Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2,618 SE Essex	Originally Posted by dlongstaff As this is in styling I guess that is the answer. I don't understand this one mod. I use my rear wiper when it rains so I can see clearly in my rear view mirror. And when the rear window is dusty/dirty then a quick squirt and wipe its clean again. And I can see traffic behind me. Maybe you don't bother looking behind you. Maybe I'll drive with a cataract in one eye to understand this one. Or your wipers and or wash did not work? Lazy RainX is an answer, it works great, rain drops beads across the screen and I have not found any problems at all. In fact I find that my rear screen is cleaner. When my rear window is dirty or dusty, I clean it it with a microfibre cloth and a squeezy bottle of glass cleaner. That cleans the whole of the rear screen. (Not just the 55% that the wiper does.) I wonder what you do with your side windows? They don't have wipers LOL It seriously isn't a problem and but as an ex motorcyclist I tend to use my door mirrors a lot. Happy

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1425338 03/05/2013 10:45 03/05/2013 10:45
D dlongstaff Unregistered
dlongstaff Unregistered D	Side windows are vertical and don't gather dust or rain in the same way as the raked rear. Fine if you only drive your car in the dry days and clean it every other. I use rainx on the windscreen, it's not the equivalent to a physical wipe though. Although it must be weight saving, about a bladders worth. You stylists you.....

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1425346 03/05/2013 11:30 03/05/2013 11:30
C CJustino Unregistered
CJustino Unregistered C	I too find that the rear wiper is useful, dlongstaff. I won't remove it! In rainy days, I think it's hardly beat. I use Einszett Windscreen Clear and it works very good. Still, the rear wiper is practical enough for me not to sacrifice it. Styling wise, it doesn't really bother me. But, hey, to each his own. Last edited by CJustino; 03/05/2013 13:20.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1425516 03/05/2013 23:58 03/05/2013 23:58
D Deme Unregistered
Deme Unregistered D	I removed mine when I put my car on a diet. Anything superfluous had to go! Never used it as the car only leaves the garage on a nice day. I also prefer the look without.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1426373 09/05/2013 02:25 09/05/2013 02:25
P Per Unregistered
Per Unregistered P	I too used mine especially reversing out of parkings in rain but eventually Styling got me over aswell.

Re: rear wiper removal [Re: ] #1426427 09/05/2013 14:07 09/05/2013 14:07
D dlongstaff Unregistered
dlongstaff Unregistered D	Looks likes it's catching on!

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