Old plastic fasteners for wiper motor/linkages panel (Page 1/1)
John W. Tilford
NOV 19, 10:39 AM
Please see the indicated [evidently push-in] fasteners on the forward edge of the panel covering the wiper motor and associated linkages. Old plastic. I'm afraid they'll break and I'll have no replacement source. Need to get the panel off to diagnose and fix "click-click" windshield wiper noise.
Advice?
As always, thank you!
John T
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Mickey_Moose
NOV 19, 10:57 AM
You can find those at any car parts store or even Amazon - come in various sizes. Common parts used on near every vehicle on the road.
They are usually called, Xmas Tree Retainers Clips
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John W. Tilford
NOV 19, 11:39 AM
Mickey!
So not only am I totally ignorant regarding fasteners but now have no excuse whatsoever to delay popping them things out and fixing the wipers?
I'm on my way to town now . .
Thank you!
John T
------------------ John W. Tilford
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Vintage-Nut
NOV 19, 12:23 PM
They are best removed with the 'right' tool....
Showed is TFS Tool / Part # 52822
PS
TFS sell these clips under 'Hardware'
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TFS 86-88 V6 Cowl Screen Clips (7) These clips hold the front cowl screen at the bottom of the windshield to the chassis. Fits 86-88 GT Fastback cars only. 7 per kit. Part # 88086
