My Vanagon's wiper arm feels loose and isn't working right. Will this hardware kit fix it and what exactly is included?

Yes, this is a common issue on Vanagons! The original design used a single flat washer, which allowed the nut to loosen over time, often damaging the wiper shaft threads. This kit provides a simple, proven solution by adding a wavy washer for extra grip. It includes everything you need for ONE wiper arm: a wiper arm cap, a wiper shaft-to-body cap, a wavy washer, a flat washer, and a lock nut. You'll need one kit per wiper arm, so order 1, 2, or 3 depending on your Vanagon.

How hard is it to install this Wiper Arm Hardware Kit on my Vanagon?

Installation is straightforward and designed to be done with basic tools. The hardware installs in a specific order from the outer wiper cap towards the body of the Vanagon: wiper cap, nut, wavy washer, flat washer, and then the wiper arm itself, followed by the body-to-shaft cap. We've even included easy-to-follow instructions to guide you through the process.

Is this kit compatible with all Vanagon models, including 2WD and 4WD?

Absolutely! This Wiper Arm Hardware Kit is designed to fit all 1980-1991 Vanagon models, regardless of whether you have a 2WD or 4WD drive system, or an automatic or manual transmission. It’s a universal upgrade for any Vanagon experiencing loose or faulty wiper arm hardware.

My original wiper hardware is rusted or missing. Will this kit replace everything I need for a single Wiper Arm?

Yes, this kit is specifically designed to replace all the critical hardware for one wiper arm, especially when the original parts are corroded or gone. The kit includes a new wiper arm cap, shaft-to-body cap, wavy washer, flat washer, and lock nut to ensure your wiper arm is securely fastened and operates smoothly again. It's a complete solution in one package.

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Kit de matériel d'essuie-glace

Product:	VANO-ESSUIE-GLACE-HDWR
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	Quality Aftermarket
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Wrench Rating:	Requires no or basic hand tools and no mechanical knowledge.

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Les propriétaires de Vanagon passent souvent du temps (et de l'argent) à remplacer un capuchon d'essuie-glace par-ci, un capuchon d'arbre d'essuie-glace par-là... pourquoi ne pas tout faire d'un seul coup et améliorer le système en même temps ? Le matériel d'essuie-glace d'origine du Vanagon est défectueux, une seule rondelle plate permet à l'écrou de reculer avec le temps, ce qui finit par déchirer les filetages de l'arbre d'essuie-glace. Notre kit ajoute une rondelle ondulée pour une friction accrue. Une solution simple qui fait des merveilles.

Le kit comprend :
• Trois (3) capuchons de bras d'essuie-glace
• Trois (3) capuchons d'arbre d'essuie-glace à carrosserie
• Trois (3) rondelles ondulées
• Trois (3) noix
• Trois (3) rondelles plates

Instructions d'installation faciles : en travaillant du capuchon d'essuie-glace le plus extérieur vers le corps du Vanagon (de droite à gauche sur la photo du produit), le matériel s'installe dans cet ordre : capuchon d'essuie-glace, écrou, rondelle ondulée, rondelle plate, bras d'essuie-glace (pas inclus), capuchon corps-arbre d'essuie-glace.

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