Wipers squeak like crazy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 11-17-2012, 03:24 PM

Is this just par for the course, or can I fix it? I've used some good spray lubricant on the arms where they mount, as well as the other joints and springs on the arms, but it still squeaks a bunch. It isn't the actual blades either. Sounds like metal squeaking
Posted via Mobile Device

69GWC · 11-17-2012, 03:28 PM

Just have to find the right spot to hit with some good lube (maybe white grease) , mine do not squeak any.
Posted via Mobile Device

dan42 · 11-17-2012, 03:30 PM

Put some flowmasters on your truck.

Seriously, though, I think the answer is if you have lubricated everything, and it still squeaks, replacing it would be your next option. They just get worn out after 40 years.

*Mister-B* · 11-17-2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Put some flowmasters on your truck.

Seriously, though, I think the answer is if you have lubricated everything, and it still squeaks, replacing it would be your next option. They just get worn out after 40 years.

Lol. Yeah, I've got headers and loud exhaust already.

I can't figure out what else to lube. It's almost like its under the dash or hood
Posted via Mobile Device

**Stocker** · 11-17-2012, 04:33 PM

So you already sprayed the moving bits under the cowl (through the slots in the cowl)? That usually does it for me.

*Mister-B* · 11-17-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

So you already sprayed the moving bits under the cowl (through the slots in the cowl)? That usually does it for me.

No. Haven't tried that. Do I have to remove the cowl, or just use a spray nozzle?
Posted via Mobile Device

jrdv · 11-17-2012, 04:56 PM

Turn your wipers on and spray through the cowl.

I've done this a couple of times and that is usually where the noise is. white lithium grease lasts a long time.

*Mister-B* · 11-23-2012, 08:31 PM

Thanks guys. I sprayed down inside the cowl, and I'm happy to report that it fixed the squeaks!
Posted via Mobile Device

ole dollor · 11-23-2012, 09:38 PM

i do not think being old has anything to do with it, in 1971 my 1969 squeaked ,i could spray the cowl where the arms are and it would stop for a while, but would later do it again, i never did take everything apart and grease everything, but being out in the weather it would help. ole dollor squeaks some times now, but the wipers don't need to be on any way. it never rains in Anton Texas.....

Tinkermc · 11-23-2012, 09:39 PM

A lot of wiper squeaks are dry blades and generally will stop with new blades

*Mister-B* · 11-23-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

A lot of wiper squeaks are dry blades and generally will stop with new blades

Mine was definitely not the wiper blades
Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2012, 03:24 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Wipers squeak like crazy Is this just par for the course, or can I fix it? I've used some good spray lubricant on the arms where they mount, as well as the other joints and springs on the arms, but it still squeaks a bunch. It isn't the actual blades either. Sounds like metal squeaking Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2012, 03:28 PM	#2
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Wipers squeak like crazy Just have to find the right spot to hit with some good lube (maybe white grease) , mine do not squeak any. Posted via Mobile Device

11-17-2012, 03:30 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Wipers squeak like crazy Put some flowmasters on your truck. Seriously, though, I think the answer is if you have lubricated everything, and it still squeaks, replacing it would be your next option. They just get worn out after 40 years. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

11-17-2012, 04:33 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,617	Re: Wipers squeak like crazy So you already sprayed the moving bits under the cowl (through the slots in the cowl)? That usually does it for me. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-17-2012, 04:56 PM	#7
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: Wipers squeak like crazy Turn your wipers on and spray through the cowl. I've done this a couple of times and that is usually where the noise is. white lithium grease lasts a long time. __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

11-23-2012, 08:31 PM	#8
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Wipers squeak like crazy Thanks guys. I sprayed down inside the cowl, and I'm happy to report that it fixed the squeaks! Posted via Mobile Device

11-23-2012, 09:38 PM	#9
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Wipers squeak like crazy i do not think being old has anything to do with it, in 1971 my 1969 squeaked ,i could spray the cowl where the arms are and it would stop for a while, but would later do it again, i never did take everything apart and grease everything, but being out in the weather it would help. ole dollor squeaks some times now, but the wipers don't need to be on any way. it never rains in Anton Texas.....

11-23-2012, 09:39 PM	#10
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Wipers squeak like crazy A lot of wiper squeaks are dry blades and generally will stop with new blades



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.