[DeTomaso] Removing Wiper Arm

[Charles Engles]

Dear David,


             You wrote:

"What you need is a very small slot screw driver that can be used to pry the
clip outward (from the side) while you simultaneously jiggle the wiper off.

I struggle with this every time as the wiper arms never seem to want to let
go, then pop they're off."


          I have been on road trips where I take the wiper arms to place
them on the shafts in the event of inclement weather.  The very few times
that I have done this, IIRC, the reverse happened:  the wiper arms never
seem to want to go on nor go on far enough for the clip to hold.   After
reading your comment, it occurred to me that treatment with anti-seize might
solve both problems of removal and installation.   I have given up on using
wipers because of the struggles, but I wonder if anyone has tried anti-seize
or another long lasting lubricant. ( I know the down side of anti seize: mis
applied the only antidote is Mommy spit!)


                Warmest regards, Chuck Engles