Wiper Blades

[maca]

Hey is it possible to change only the rubbers? Without having to go to VW and change the entire cluster?

I've tried to remove the caps but didn't want to force them in case of a breakage..

Thanks

[Transporter]

Hey is it possible to change only the rubbers? Without having to go to VW and change the entire cluster?

I've tried to remove the caps but didn't want to force them in case of a breakage..

Thanks

No rubber only you have to replace the complete arms.
You should be able to get an aftermarket blades from Repco. They would be Bosch.
I wouldn't buy Trico brand - they want you to change the wiper blades every 6 months, so don't expect that they would last you much longer.

[anthony_VWJET]

No rubber only you have to replace the complete arms.
You should be able to get an aftermarket blades from Repco. They would be Bosch.
I wouldn't buy Trico brand - they want you to change the wiper blades every 6 months, so don't expect that they would last you much longer.

Any idea of how much genuine VW ones cost? I know to get them replaced during service is $120.. im guessing $80?

[goodfella]

there is a thread on the forum about changing the rubber blade only...

I followed it and it was do-able, however being KMart special rubbers, I now need to change them again.

[peter]

Hey is it possible to change only the rubbers? Without having to go to VW and change the entire cluster?

You betcha!

In the past, I used these instructions from PassatWorld but I think there are similar posted here. Try a search.

Yes, the trickiest part for me was removing the end caps without breaking them, but it is possible. Instead of pulling them out with pliers I think I levered them out from the underside and from the other direction.

Also, I found that I needed rubber-only OEM type refills that normally work with metal inserts. I ended up getting Trico Teflons. They did cost a fair bit more that what I expected (something like $14 each blade) but the mount was identical to the originals and they have a micro edge which still work well after 18 months. There are others which probably work as well and are much cheaper.

Have fun!

Peter

[maca]

No rubber only you have to replace the complete arms.
You should be able to get an aftermarket blades from Repco. They would be Bosch.
I wouldn't buy Trico brand - they want you to change the wiper blades every 6 months, so don't expect that they would last you much longer.

So I can get the little cluster thingy from repco? May have to pay them a little visit as my current blades are sending my sensor crazeh

[comfortline]

Go talk to vw. some of the early models cant have the rubbers changed.

But they will sell you rubbers only or the whole thing

[VWEAPN]

mcgrath parts in moorebank/liverpool $66 for a pair. not including the metal arm just the rubber arm & rubber wiper. i think buying genuine sometimes is worth it. especially wiper blades

[TDIESEL]

mcgrath parts in moorebank/liverpool $66 for a pair. not including the metal arm just the rubber arm & rubber wiper. i think buying genuine sometimes is worth it. especially wiper blades

That's not a bad price really. My blades have lasted nearly 3 years now so I think i'll stick with genuine.

[comfortline]

The rubber only inserts are only 17 bucks each from VW

[acdcfan]

Hey is it possible to change only the rubbers? Without having to go to VW and change the entire cluster?

I've tried to remove the caps but didn't want to force them in case of a breakage..

Thanks

Visit this thread

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=10687&highlight=wiper+blade

[Dub_Star_V6]

Yes, that novel thing called the search function may well have solved your problems without having to start a brand new thread?