Vivalawham Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 On the way home from buying my '78 280z, the wipers died... worked fine at first. I can still hear movement, but nothing windshield-side. I'm assuming that the linkage is shot, but after several searches on Google and this site I can't find ANYTHING on replacement parts (only used) or people with similar experience. Anyone else had this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I believe my bro-in-law has some linkages around (unless he sent me the last one). You can email him at Mat M AT m2differentials DOT com. I wouldn't jump to the conclusion that the linkage is bad though. I'd be checking fuses and looking at the wiring for the motor first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Before you guys buying anything, just pull off your wipers and cowel. (be sure to mark them for reinstall) I've heard of a few people where the linkage just came loose. you might just need to put it back on and tighten a screw. I've seen people also fab new linkage, or even replace with an 80's honda motor/linkage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I had thrown mine away, so I'm pretty sure I did the right thing in buying new linkage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivalawham Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Thanks guys - taking it apart now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerboy Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 If you find out it is beyond repair send me an email at dieubershreck1@aol.com. I have 2 sets of wiper motors and linkages i'd let go cheap. Good luck with the repair. shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vivalawham Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 Turns out it's the plastic wiper linkage bushing. You guys have any idea where I could get a replacement? Guy at the parts store said there's a possibility a generic Nissan wiper bushing would do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownclee Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Something in your last post caught my eye. You mentioned a plastic bushing. I just finished rebuilding the linkage from my '77....basically a clean, paint and lube job. Mine has all metal parts with broze spherical a bearing/bushings and felt washers at the pivot points. Could it be that your linkage has already been replaced with a later model honda linkage (which has plastic bushings)? If so, you may be able to find decent parts at your local up-pull-it yard. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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