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Sat 10 Mar 2007 09:56

Corolla Wiper linkage - stevek

This week the drivers side wiper stayed in the up position. Dismantling the linkage the reason is that two of the plastic bushes (one on each piece of linkage) have worn and one was loose enough to dis -engage.
Just been to Toyota and I cannot buy the bushes alone and have to buy a whole linkage assembly for £100. Breakers want £40-50 for a secondhand linkage which I don't think is good value.
Car is 2001 and last of the older shaped version.

Does anyone know if I could just get the bushes from anywhere else please?

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Sat 10 Mar 2007 20:45

Corolla Wiper linkage - jase1

I had a similar problem with a Hyundai Accent, it would seem that the linkage can't be repaired, which I must admit seemed a little odd to me. Cost of a new linkage was £68+VAT, so the £100 would sound about right. Totally agree that the used part for £50 seems a ripoff.

Don't think you can get the bushes separately -- manufacturers don't supply them, and no aftermarket. That was the conclusion I came to on the Hyundai, and so likely to be the same for the Toyota.

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Sun 11 Mar 2007 20:28

Corolla Wiper linkage - bell boy

As jase1 says really.
But ive cut and shut a few linkages for fiats in the past with old fiesta bits.
If you can turn your hand and find the bits in a local recycle place (scrappy) then you could always have a go as you could use nuts and bolts to make the linkage length right.
Long term keeping of the car would make me go big dealer down big town though.

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