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a pool noodle would wipe the glass better
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Originally Posted by X5only
...I recall the E53 one... sounded like someone wiping the windscreen with a closed umbrella.
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That describes my new rear wiper exactly. I thought it might've just been the aftermarket arm at fault, but it seems it may be a problem common to the BMW wiper design itself.
I've oiled it, bent the arm slightly, pried the base flaps apart slightly, and tried a spacer to force the blade towards the glass. Nothing works.
I'm considering trying an old wiper arm and blade from one of my GM vehicles (I should have a spare or two in the garage), just to see if it'll work. A Franken-wiper. Or just try the E-70 solution, whichever comes first.
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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01
topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car"
Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E
Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide
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