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frogger 
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 Topic: T5 front wipersPosted: 08 Aug 11 at 00:28 |
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I tried to search but have not found anything useful. My new 2011 T5 front wipers, specifically the one in front of the passenger just isn't doing a good job of cleaning. It seems to not push down hard enough on the window near the top of the stroke. Are there any fixes for this? Thanks in advance.
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swiss
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Posted: 08 Aug 11 at 02:28 |
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Cant see how you can get more pressure
Maybe its a contaminant on glass or rubber Clay the screen Wash the wiper in kitchen sink in warm water Might help
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Posted: 08 Aug 11 at 14:25 |
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I'm with Swiss.
Are they flat ones on the new T5? 'Spose they are. If not, make sure they curve ok when you pull them off the screen. The rubber insert bit should be free to slide within the 'claws' of the blade.
I've got Bosch blades on at the moment and they are bloody terrible. Does anyone if the flatties work on early T5's? And where I can get them at a sensible price. I'm assuming I need arms as well as blades for the conversion.
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a11y
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Posted: 08 Aug 11 at 14:33 |
http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/vw-t5-transporter-years-2003-to-2011-wiper-blades/ - I'm using the retro-fit flat blades @ £11.20/set on my 2004 T5. They fit the existing arms and work perfectly. Don't be put off by the cheap price: I'm using them as well as Rain-X on the windscreen and they work perfectly even after 2 years. |
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Posted: 08 Aug 11 at 14:44 |
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Hey thanks for that ally.
 I'd be tempted by the Valeo ones at £16. Their stuff always looks pretty good quality. I thought I'd be coughing up £100 odd for a conversion kit with arms. Even someone as mean as me can afford £16.  Edited by T5 TDI - 08 Aug 11 at 14:45 |
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a11y
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Posted: 08 Aug 11 at 16:20 |
Even for a Scot and even the £16 ones were too expensive for me  Seriously though, the ones at £11 are fine - got good reviews in some car mags so I took a punt on them. Save a fiver and buy a pie and pint instead. |
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Posted: 08 Aug 11 at 21:22 |
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[QUOTE=T5 TDI]I'm with Swiss.
Are they flat ones on the new T5? 'Spose they are. If not, make sure they curve ok when you pull them off the screen. The rubber insert bit should be free to slide within the 'claws' of the blade.
I've got Bosch blades on at the moment and they are bloody terrible. Does anyone if the flatties work on early T5's? And where I can get them at a sensible price. I'm assuming I need arms as well as blades for the conversion. [/QUOTEI bought some cheap flat ones off ebay and was so impressed with them i fitted some to my work van and the wifes car.]
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Posted: 08 Aug 11 at 22:42 |
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Do what i do when my mate hires a T5, just swap the good blades with your feeked ones, super cheap alternative to spending bucks on blades
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gregozedobe
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Posted: 09 Aug 11 at 03:36 |
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That's a bit naughty isn't it ?
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blackvanman
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Posted: 09 Aug 11 at 08:53 |
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changed my arms and blades to the california ones and they work a lot better
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Posted: 09 Aug 11 at 11:19 |
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Mine has a curved blade on the neaside. Is it a straight swap for the flat one? Looks like I'll need to adjust the position of the arm on that side to compensate maybe.
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a11y
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Posted: 09 Aug 11 at 13:02 |
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Mine were literally just removing the old blades and fitting the new ones - no faffing required...
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Posted: 09 Aug 11 at 14:57 |
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Ok. I'm ordering the 'Scottish' ones then Ally.
Actually my first name is an unusual Celtic one so that must be where I get it from!
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