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My Windshield wiper blade arm is stripped what should I do?

I have looked everywhere for a new one Advanced auto parts, Autozone, Checker Auto parts etc. I have even looked online for parts etc and no one has a replacement It is for a 98‘ Saturn SL1 on the passenger side and the part of the arm that screws on is almost completely smooth and stripped so it doesn‘t move when the wiper motor turns it. I am almost trying to think of a way to Frankenstein it and use like mighty putty or something to put it back on. Does anyone have any suggestions or know where I can find this part?

Answer:

try putting some extra strength lock tite on the inside of the arm put is on the car and dont use the wipers for a couple of hours this worked on my car but i addressed the problem very quickly. if you have drove and used your wipers for a long enough period of time it may of stripped out the arm or the spline shaft were this wont work
A quick fix that might work for a short time, is to wrap the splined part on the car with just enough black electrical tape so you can still force the wiper arm onto it. Could advance or auto zone not order the part. If not you will have to go to the dealership, surely they can order it for you. Hope this tape works for you until you get a replacement, good luck.
Is it the arm itself that is bad or the wiper post that is bad? Have you tried junkyards? How about from the dealer? I wouldn't suggest any kind of adhesive in case it ever needs be removed again for some reason. If you really insist on doing the Frankenstein job on it, slap a little JB Weld on it, it won't go any where, just let it dry for a day or two before using it, the cold temps and very little exposure to air will slow the curing process.

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