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rear wiper screw rusted solid, anybody else?!

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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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rear wiper bolt rusted solid, anybody else?!

can anybody take a quick look at their rear wiper for me. in the middle where it attaches to the car there is a large opening where you can see the washer and screw where is connects to the car. mine is rusted solid! anybody elses? should i be concerned?
 

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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 09:32 AM
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That cover just hinges up to expose the washer nozzle and give you a better view. There is no "screw " there, it is the nozzle which is held in by a nut, which is galvanized in my car, What you are probably seeing is the dried grunge from the washer fluid. BTY mine is clean as a whistle.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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yes, i ment nut. regardless, mine is definately rusted.
 
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