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removing wiper cowl

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Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

hey i got the four phillipes screws out, but im having trouble getting it off the actual wiper itself... any pointers?

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

What? You want to remove the wiper arms?

Been a long time since i did this.... memory foggy

I think you raise the arm and then pull back a retainer at the base which releases arm from spindle.

Go look. Should be obvious.

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

no i just want to remove the plastic cowl to replace it. Theres one at the junkyard im trying to remove I got the four phillips out of it but then it started to down pour so i called it a day. So the wipers have to be in the up position?

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

i also want to remove my trans and thats neccessary to get at the bolts as well. I don't want to break any of that plastic stuff or the wiper arm by bending it the wrong way.

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

Well, kinda - i think you have to pull blade away from glass to pull the 'quick release at the base.

I did mine with wipers parked half way up the screen, so the hood wouldn't get in the way.

Posted by: unity

Ok. The whippers are tricky, but once you get it right once you get it every time.

Two things. As blue mentioned there is a catch thing that slides to the unlock position, its on the underside right were it attaches. There is a small tab that us visible that comes around the edge.

As that is pulled outward you pull up. Thats all. But the catch is you have to pull nice and even and not on the arm, just where it attaches. If you pull up on the arm it creates a wedge between the the two and you will never get it off. The first time I got this right I was like "that was way to easy". Too often people tug up on the arm and never get it pulled off.

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

Ya, what he said ^^ Will be self explanatory when you do it. I think i remember... when that quick release is pulled the arm locks in an up position - when you put back on you simply push it on spindle, lift arm slightly to release pressure off quick release and push the release back in to lock it down.

See this thread for an exploded view of the cowl assy. (may help with taking apart)

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/sho...ighlight=wiper

Posted by: unity

Oh ya, thats right Blue. Lift arm, pull release tab and lower arm to "bite" tab from re-locking. Then pull on not on the arm, but just above the connecting point.

Posted by: bryantaylor

if you spent half as much time searching as posting threads, all your questions and more would be answered.

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

thanks makes things much easier!

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryantaylor

if you spent half as much time searching as posting threads, all your questions and more would be answered.

i did search... i didnt fine anything on how to remove the cowl?

Posted by: bryantaylor

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbrahamLincoln

i did search... i didnt fine anything on how to remove the cowl?

i found many pages a couple of weeks ago when i removed mine

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

ok well im searching for threads related to properly read the auto trans dipstick... im checking it while running and the dipstick has a cold and hot side. I was always told to check it while its warmed up and running. i pulled it and it was burnt red and pretty thin but it was still up on the hot side. any ideas on that one? I was gonna post about it but i guess i should just search some more so i dont offend you! :-)

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

Whats the question? How to check level? Its in the owners manual.

Basically, at operating temp (150 - 170 deg F) fluid should be within the hatched area of stick.

Just read your other thread, if fluid is at correct level and you have lost gears the tranny is likely toast! Get a post 98 trans off craigs list or somewhere - not worth wasting time and money on!

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

i agree, and i am on the hunt. however I was talking to a Cottman tech online and he was arguing with me that the mechanical diode isn't exactly better than the 1 way clutch, something about the mechanical diodes exploding???

I just checked the fluid in my other post, i have no idea how hot my car is but the water temp is after normal on the L (160 t stat). The fluid is hitting it, bu the fluid is very thin. Why is there a hot and cold on the dipstick? and what would the symptoms be if i was low or had dirty fluid? Would it actually slip in gears?

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

Not sure why it has hot and cold on dipstick - maybe for convenience so you can check it at any time? According to my service manual, it is preferable to check it hot.

Also from manual:

''If the transmission is not working properly - for instance, the transmission slips or shifts slowly - the fluid level should be checked''

I doubt the fluid being dirty would cause you to lose 2, 3 and OD in a week - sounds to me like something bad has happened. Fluid gets dirty from being contaminated by transmission clutches etc. Therefore, i reckon the dirty fluid is a symptom of the bigger problem, not the cause! (in this case)

As for the OWC thing - no idea, but i haven't heard anything bad about post 98 trannies.

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

I'm going to add a quart of mercon for

z and giggles... where do you add it?

Posted by: 93' Blue on blue

Add fluid through dip stick tube.

Do not over fill!!!

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

well, i checked it with the car off but its still pretty hot out... it still goes up to the hot with the fluid.... so im guessing its not worth adding it. The only gear i have now is first! :-( so ill get that wiper cowl off and unbolt that trans riggghttt the hell outta here!

Posted by: jamie97lsc

you dont check trans fluid with the car off, thats not how you check transmission fluid, the temp outside isnt how you check the trans fluid, you have to check the fluid with the ENGINE HOT and RUNNING.

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

i just did it for the hell of it... i did it today before with the car hot and running. The fluid appears so thin that when you pull the dipstick back out it just kinda falls off the stick.

Part of me wants to add a quart because as it sits now its already screwed...

Posted by: XLRVIII

I really cant beleive he asked "where do you add the fluid"...holy crap.

And..IF you believe a "cottman transmission tech" over Jerry W.. then you really REALLY are driving the wrong car sir.

Posted by: The Rev

He's at least replacing the tranny.

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

This is my first automatic? wtf?

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

what does Jerry W have to do with mechanical diodes vs the one way clutch... he just the downside to mechanical diodes, that they explode rather than burn out like the clutch will.

Posted by: XLRVIII

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Originally Posted by AbrahamLincoln

what does Jerry W have to do with mechanical diodes vs the one way clutch...

Jerry has forgotten more about the 4R70W than ANY cottman technician would ever know.

Jerry knows these transmission inside and out, as he was part of the team that developed them.

Luckily Jerry has shared his vast knowledge with those that are smart enough to listen.

cottman guy just wants to SELL you a transmission.
Jerry doesnt care either way, his advice isn't based on "trying to sell something" to you.

just say NO TO COTTMAN TRANSMISSIONS..
They aren't worth the fluid that is inside of them.

Posted by: XLRVIII

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Originally Posted by AbrahamLincoln

This is my first automatic? wtf?

I just find it kinda disturbing that you can put a nitrous bottle in a car before you have poured your first quart of transmission fluid in it?

That doesnt strike you as ODD?

Posted by: AbrahamLincoln

Quote:

Originally Posted by XLRVIII

I just find it kinda disturbing that you can put a nitrous bottle in a car before you have poured your first quart of transmission fluid in it?

That doesnt strike you as ODD?

no, because i checked the fluid and its fine! never had a reason to add fluid... but i was curious.

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