1978 Windshield Wiper assembly fits 75?

[AlbanyZ]

I have replaced the windshield-wiper motor on my 1975 280z and know the new one works, but it appears that the actual wiper assembly is frozen. There is one out of a 78 for sale on E-bay, and I am wondering if anyone knows if it would fit my 75. I am finally close to passing inspection in New York, but need this to work.

Thanks,

[zKars]

yep, it will be just fine. Same same. Yours can be disassembled and cleaned if worse comes to worse, depends on how much corrosion there is as to whether it is worth it.

[Oiluj]

I'll second that. Mine was very stiff when I took it out of the car. Cleaned it up, (took about an hour), added white litium grease and it moves like a new part. If it has too much play, you might neeed to replace the bushings.

[AlbanyZ]

Appreciate the advice. I'll go ahead and pull it then, and see what I can do. I followed some of the related threads on how to rebuild the pivot points, which might not be necessary. I'll go the "do it myself" route first, then to Ebay. Again. Thanks for responding.

[ZCurves]

CAUTION! When you re-install the wiper assy, make sure that you first run them W/O the arms installed. Put the nuts on and mark them with a small dot. Run a cycle and watch to make sure the dot moves clockwise rather than counter clockwise. This step will help save your cowl paint!