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windshield wipers...(i can do this one, hehe) (archive)
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Posted by RebeccaB on July 22, 2001 at 22:49:24:

In Reply to: a couple of things (long) posted by bmw75'02 on July 22, 2001 at 20:53:41:

I just put new blades on my car today. 15 inch, is what you need (almost positive). I am assuming you are using "universal/jobber" blades.

R


Hey guys. After spending most of yesterday underneath my '75, much to the chagrin of my wife, I've got a couple of questions you guys might be able to help me with.
1. My whole purpose yesterday was to clean the engine bay in preparation for the replacement of the engine mounts. I encountered a paste-like substance in the cross-member underneath the rear of the oil pan. I used my finger to scrape about a cup of this stuff out of the area. I don't have any discernable loss of oil either at the dipstick or the tailpipe. The only place that I can see where there might be a problem is at the dipstick. There are two hose clamps on it where it seems all of the pictures show only one. If it were a more heavy oil leak, wouldn't it leave something more like sludge? Could this be 10+ years of build-up that has never been cleaned? Please share any ideas on this.
2. In regard to the aforementioned engine mount replacement. Does anyone know what size the bolts are? Just need to make sure I've got all that I need before starting.
3. I also replaced the wiper blades. Measured the existing blades and thought I came up with 16". Bought a pair of Bosch Micro Edge wiper assemblies, installed them, then noticed that about +/-3" of the outer edge of the passenger side wiper is off of the windshield. Did I get the wrong size wiper? Please advise.
Thanks to Timmer and Kevin for helping with a previous seat problem. I finally got it to go back all of the way, much to the delight of my knees.
Thanks ahead of time for any help y'all can give

BMW(me)
75'02




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