355 Driver wiper arm pin

Bad news I'm afraid..

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/it-never-rains-in-southern-california-but-it-does-everywhere-else.568617/#post-145794435

 

I may have a used one

let me know if interested

Steve

 

@Carmellini we have these (new!) in stock @ Ricambi America : https://www.ricambiamerica.com/warp-01-wiper-arm-repair-post-hill-eng.html

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Whether you buy a new part or a used part, that's really your choice, but I wouldn't leave it 'broken' on the car.

A Ferrari is never really yours. You are the current caretaker, hopefully keeping these amazing cars on the road for many many generations to come.

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Mine went not long after I bought it. I guess its through lack of use but I bought the Hill Engineering part and it worked like a dream. I took the opportunity to take the other wiper off and give them both a coat of satin black paint to freshen them up.

 

Mine is broken on my 348, same design I believe as 355.

whilst I do like everything mechanical 100%, previous owner came up with an ingenious solution. Cut a piece of plastic from say a milk bottle, about 2” diameter. Cut a hole in the middle the same dia as the main wiper arm mount. The piece of plastic sits under the main arm and above the secondary arm (the broken one). The plastic acts as a backing plate and holds the broken arm in place, but as it’s plastic doesn’t really cause any friction.

Replacing the arm properly with the hill one is on the list, but not high enough to get to this year.

If you need a picture of the above let me know.

 

Here you go. Hopefully that now all makes sense !!!!


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Everyone has to keep the wipers in top shape even if you live in Cali and never drive in the rain! I have seen the wipers accidentally triggered by owners on dry windows and bad blades where the metal of the wiper scratched the windshield. This is not a problem on your daily BMW those windshields are cheap. Replacing a ferrari windshield you always have to sit down before you hear the price. One errant swing of the wiper arm will severely ruin your day and every time you sit in the car you will see the scratch and be reminded of that day.

 

You are off course correct, but I’m having all four rims re powder coated and new seat belts this winter for the 348 and I’ve just done the fuel pump rubbers. The 355 is currently having a reupholster dash and having a new ac pump.

Wiper arm next winter