New Source for Wiper Linkage. Speed up those wipers!

[zKars]

https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/dorman,602885,wiper+linkage+/+transmission,8856

Harold Burroughs posted on FB yesterday about the availability of new aftermarket S30 wiper linkage from Dorman, PN 602-885.

Just thought I’d spread the word. He reported the find from Advance Auto’s website, but Rock Auto has access to it also. Anyone with access to Dorman can get it. The price is impressive, $69 CAD. That’s about a $1.98 in USD, so who can resist? 

Yes as we know you can rebuild and re-lube the stock stuff, but if your shafts are all rusty (as all us old guys know), no amount of lubrication will make things go smoothly or last that much longer. 

 

[Captain Obvious]

Interesting! And cheap!

The "used on" info on rock auto shows as:   SUZUKI SWIFT 1995-2001

How did Harold figure out they fit the Datsun?

[zKars]

Maybe he just spotted it and thought it looked way to similar not to work. He didn’t say anything else, just posted this link.

 https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/dorman-oe-solutions-windshield-wiper-transmission-602-885/10719361-p?product_channel=local&store=5412&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&store_code=5412&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtOjyBRC0ARIsAIpJyGNoSrTfthsi3VtZRBBZHq_Z2n6nFrwLhfcAjRg7g_llcr99PgGV0GwaApYtEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[wheee!]

Looks like they come with the new gaskets too!

[SteveJ]

I ordered off of Amazon. It was cheaper there than Rockauto or the chain parts stores. I'll try to remember to take photos when I get it.

[zKars]

i took some pictures of a real S30 linkage and there are significant differences I think. I can’t seem to add pictures today for some reason, but I have doubts the Suzuki linkage is a bolt in.

The most problematic issue is the angle of the wiper pivots at they pass through the triangular mounting plate. Hard to tell from the Dorman images, but their wiper pivots seems to be more or less 90 deg to the mounting plate, where both S30 pivots are definitely not 90, and they are each different. The little crank arm on the end that connects the free mounting plate is straight on the S30, but is clearly a Z bar shape on the Suzuki part.

My hopes are sinking the more I look. Maybe there are useable components to use, but as a total bolt in replacement, I’m doubtful. I’m not tossing my selection of stock linkages just yet.

[SteveJ]

That's why I decided to purchase one, so we could get some clear idea of how well this would work or not work. I'm willing to be a guinea pig for this.

Edited March 1, 2020 by SteveJ

[SteveJ]

If the delivery estimates are accurate, I should have the wiper linkage by Wednesday evening. I'm going to check with a couple of local friends whom I expect have a linkage handy to compare.

[SteveJ]

I received the wiper linkage today. I lined it up against my 260Z. The Suzuki linkage is not nearly as wide as the Z car linkage.

At best, it could MAYBE be a source for parts, but I'm not even sure about that. I didn't test fit a blade on it. I'm just going to see if I can return it.

[SurferD]

I wonder if it has the trick cam that sets them lower after wiping that all the Nissan ones did but broke.

 

Edited April 1, 2020 by SurferD