Rear Wiper on Hatch

[denzo]

Hello !

I've noticed that on the 2005 model year there is a flat blade wiper at the rear of the Hatch.

Does anyone know why Vx have changed?

Is it just the end of the wiper that has changed or the whole wiper arm?

Does anyone know how much it would cost to convert a 2004.5 rear wiper to a 2005 rear wiper?

thanks

[AJA]

The rear wiper on the 2005 hatch models is the new Vx design. This is also on the front wipers of the new Astra.

It's a new Blade and wiper arm, and I would of thought that it would be very easy to fit onto a pre 2005 model. I'd first check with Vx though. I'm hoping that the new facelift Vectra has these blades on the front because they are very efficient apparently.

[denzo]

Yep, I have the Bosch Aerotwin blades on my Volvo V50 at the front but not at the back :confused: ... they are great, but expensive :rolleyes:

[danielpayne]

Done this mod myself only last week, you need a new arm 13143420 @ 10.70 and new blade 9185824 @ 6.55, hope this helps.

Just a point to note, removing the old arm was much more difficult than I originally thought. Undoing the retaining nut was easy taking about 5 seconds but it took a further 30 minutes to slide the arm from the screw. Basically you need plenty of WD40 and a smallish hammer to break the corrosive seal.

[AJA]

Look at that! There's nothing our members can't help you with. Good man Daniel.

[danielpayne]

VX told me they think? the new 2005 face lifted model comes with the new blades on the front but until it's launched in October getting the part no's is very difficult.

[ian_c]

Done this mod myself only last week, you need a new arm 13143420 @ 10.70 and new blade 9185824 @ 6.55, hope this helps.

Just a point to note, removing the old arm was much more difficult than I originally thought. Undoing the retaining nut was easy taking about 5 seconds but it took a further 30 minutes to slide the arm from the screw. Basically you need plenty of WD40 and a smallish hammer to break the corrosive seal.
daniel is that both arms because on my 05 they are diffrenent shape arms and blades 1 is 18in and the other 24in and have you got a pic of them on

[danielpayne]

This is for rear wiper only, still waiting on VX for part no's for front.

[ian_c]

This is for rear wiper only, still waiting on VX for part no's for front.
thanks danel if you get the part no's for the front pm me :D

[danielpayne]

Here's the arm and blade picture (http://www.paynefamily.eclipse.co.uk/vectra-c/DSCF0483.JPG) fitted to my vectra;

[denzo]

Thanks Daniel

If you do manage to get the part numbers and prices for the front blades from Vx, please post them here for us to think about buying for our Vectra's

Cheers Mate

Denzo

[cpt slow]

That looks the business !

[big phil]

Love the signature Daniel.......... Don't let the diesel boys see .... especially that Ian c :D :D

[Stewie]

Yeah, the VW group cars have been using the areo wiper blades for a while. I'm glad to see i'm not the only one wanting to fit these to my Vec!!

[Jamie]

Might pinch my dads off his Mazda 3.... they might fit!!!!

[leeds vectra]

Would the new Astra front ones not fit the Vectra?

[AJA]

Would the new Astra front ones not fit the Vectra?

Not sure mate. I would guess that the blade sizes are different to fit the windscreen. But then again, knowing Vx they've probably saved money and used the same blades for both cars.

[MLC]

My late 04 SRi already has one of these fitted. So there :p

[kitchpoo]

the bosch aerotwin also helps potential problems with pedestrian crash protection as they are more flexible. Thats why the Astra G had the blades hidden behind the bonnet cowl, and have now moved them on to a visible point on the Astra H by fitting the flexible blades instead.

[Jamie]

My late 04 SRi already has one of these fitted. So there :p

Thats another thing to add to my list then.... Wheels, Rear wiper!!!!! ;)

Just trying to figure out how to get the leather and nav etc now!!!!!!!!! ;) :eek: :cool:

You'll have to hire a security guard for your car!!!!

[Drinky]

have just had a look at my company mk5 astra the front wiper arms are completely different so they wont fit on the veccy the veccy ones have an S shape where they bolt to the bulkhead the astra ones are straight so fitting the astra ones to the veccy would result in the wiper sitting about a quarter way up the screen (BU66ER)!!!!

[denzo]

These look a bargain on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=57453&item=7985248726&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

Front Aerotwin wipers ... but I don't speak German :(

has anyone tried them, looks like they fit on original wiper arms ;)

Denzo

[Stevie-B]

Flatblades for the front now come with 'retro' fits from Bosch and others. Vx do sell them cost about £25. To be honest I've had them and although they are slighty quieter and look far better, they don't improve visability. I'd go for a cheaper pair and change every 9 months or so (normally just before winter).