'98 V70 5 spd non-turbo -- Rear wiper stopped mid-travel

DrJammer · Post by **DrJammer** » 02 Jun 2015, 10:08

For the life of me, I cannot get the black plastic piece back onto the hinge that protects the wire bundle in the tailgate. I know I am asking for trouble not having that extra protection. Is there a trick, do I have to put it on before I reconnect the connectors? I took it off to get to the wires but am chickening out until I know if I have to go in for a rear wiper that stops as soon as you turn it off, it used to return to the rest position no matter when you turned it off.

my local hardware store has odd things, like hognose pliers and a variety of clips styles. hope it has this tape as well

Post by **erikv11** » 02 Jun 2015, 10:15

About the tape: yep, you can get it all over, I have seen it lots of places even auto parts stores. I'm not expert about this product at all, there may be a range of qualities, I paid about 8 bucks for a 10 foot roll and I don't remember where I got it.

Post by **E Showell** » 03 Jun 2015, 13:36

Erik -- Picked up a roll of "Miracle Wrap" self-fusing silicone tape -- about 10 yds at local Lowes for just over $9.50. I'll let you know how it seems after I've applied it.

Post by **E Showell** » 04 Jun 2015, 05:34

Self-fusing tape is on, we'll see how it does over time.

Post by **E Showell** » 06 Jun 2015, 06:35

Self-fusing silicone tape seems to be just the ticket. Thanks again for the tip, Erik.