vs $60 for '90 Dakota?
Easy choice there.
Window wiper motor alternative
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5th Wheeling
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I just couldn’t find a wiper motor within my price range locally. I’m sure someone can find one online somewhere, but the only ones I found were nos on eBay for around 500 bucks. These Dakota motors are available everywhere and are around 50-60. If I could have found a stock replacement for that price I would have definitely gone that route though.
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I just couldn’t find a wiper motor within my price range locally. I’m sure someone can find one online somewhere, but the only ones I found were nos on eBay for around 500 bucks. These Dakota motors are available everywhere and are around 50-60. If I could have found a stock replacement for that price I would have definitely gone that route though.
I had the hardest time a few yrs ago trying to find a single speed wiper switch for my 66 F100, found ONE, took him about a month to find it and verify it was correct, as he was retiring and closing up shop. And it wasn't cheap, not super expensive, but not cheap, I like to keep it original if possible AND cost effective.
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5th Wheeling
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Ok, should be fixed now! Here is the first vid. Im embarrassed by the mess, but im testing several different things. Frankenstein research and development is my favorite hobby.
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You can take your original apart and clean out the 40-year-old grease. Relube and clean contacts Nothing to lose.
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5th Wheeling
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I did that about 5 years ago and again 1 year ago. That does work, but they also do wear out over time. I would say that if yours works after a good clean,regrease then obviousley do that. This is for if you need to replace and dont want to spend the asking price for a nos unit.
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X2 thanks for the info and the video, I would rather spend $50/60 versus $500 for sure. But then again I have lots of parts trucks with wiper motors still.....
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