windshield wiper failure

[stevieptcb]

I have a 2009 Damon Daybreak on a Workhorse
chassis with the 8.1 GMC engine. The wipers stuck in a straight up position in a recent rain. When I looked under the hood, there was a bolt from the linkage caught under the bolt head that holds the linkage to the bracket. I was able to bend it to get it to work, but it did the same thing again. Does anyone know who made the assembly and where parts can be purchased?

[twocoots]

on our 8.1 we found that the wiper motor connections in the engine compartment were getting wet during rainstorms. I disconnected the connectors sprayed and cleaned with electrical cleaner then applied dielectric grease, wrapped with plastic wrap and have had no more problems

[stevieptcb]

Thanks twocoots. The wipers work when they aren't being held back by the bolt. After bending it back 5-6 times, it seems like the bracket has weakened and as soon as I turn the wipers on it bends and binds up again. Something is causing the wiper linkage to bend.

[Nick-B]

Steve,

If you can't find the original parts, these folks might be able to help.

Windshield Wiper Blades and Systems | DC Electric Motors | Wiper Motor Assembly | AM Equipment

Best of Luck!

[stevieptcb]

Thanks Nick,


I'll give them a call.