Wiper Blades
#41
04-28-2011, 09:44 PM
I just went through this hassle a few weeks ago. I bought Bosh blades that apparently were supposed to fit my car. The clip was bridle and broke in half so I had to wire tie it for a while 
I went to Napa and the guy told me not to waste my time and to go to Jaguar. I replaced the clip and bought new inserts as the arms are in excellent condition. I went through the same thing with the air filters but I found a parts place that carried the proper ones.
I went to Napa and the guy told me not to waste my time and to go to Jaguar. I replaced the clip and bought new inserts as the arms are in excellent condition. I went through the same thing with the air filters but I found a parts place that carried the proper ones.
#42
05-01-2011, 08:41 AM
Senior Member
Ok so to recap.. replacement wipers should be available at most parts stores, best method is to completely remove the wiper arm, a secondary clip may be neccessary, and there is supposedly a link somewhere (I couldn't find it) on how to do the swap..?
Just want to get it clear, because I need to do mine.
Just want to get it clear, because I need to do mine.
#44
06-25-2011, 09:15 PM
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#45
09-06-2011, 02:35 PM
No one in the US sells them that I could find last year. Got the set from the UK.. Not too bad price wise and took about a week to get them.
Ahhh, yes... the dreaded "wiper blade" topic rears it's ugly head once more..
For those of you that want to get a standard blade.. The Jaguar blade is made by Trico.. Any auto-parts store will more than likely have a refill that will fit it fine...
BUT.. If you want a solid blade like the rainX or Bosch you have to either get a set of washer nozzles that will fit on the wiper arm and actually work or pick up a set of these from the UK..
I found them listed on E-Bay, but they are less expensive on the site that Zenman63 posted... I put them on my 05 last year and they worked great through the winter.
Ahhh, yes... the dreaded "wiper blade" topic rears it's ugly head once more..
For those of you that want to get a standard blade.. The Jaguar blade is made by Trico.. Any auto-parts store will more than likely have a refill that will fit it fine...
BUT.. If you want a solid blade like the rainX or Bosch you have to either get a set of washer nozzles that will fit on the wiper arm and actually work or pick up a set of these from the UK..
I found them listed on E-Bay, but they are less expensive on the site that Zenman63 posted... I put them on my 05 last year and they worked great through the winter.
Ravages of old I guess.Mike
#46
09-06-2011, 08:40 PM
Go to AutoZone, tell the nice man what you want, and he will take you to a separate rack filled with wiper blades made by Dupont. In five minutes he will have them installed and you will be on your way. They have the air deflecters built in and fit like they were made just for an 07 S Type
#47
09-07-2011, 09:23 AM
Veteran Member
Interesting. Do you have the brand and part number that works so well?
Now that wasn't my experience at AutoZone. But Napa and others carry the Trico refill rubbers and they're cheap. I don't drive in the snow so freezing and clogging isn't an issue for me.
Now that wasn't my experience at AutoZone. But Napa and others carry the Trico refill rubbers and they're cheap. I don't drive in the snow so freezing and clogging isn't an issue for me.
Go to AutoZone, tell the nice man what you want, and he will take you to a separate rack filled with wiper blades made by Dupont. In five minutes he will have them installed and you will be on your way. They have the air deflecters built in and fit like they were made just for an 07 S Type
#49
09-09-2011, 05:49 AM
On a side note @arty... I see you say you are from Akron as well.... Howdy Neighbor!!!!!
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#50
09-09-2011, 07:46 PM
Veteran Member
Go to AutoZone, tell the nice man what you want, and he will take you to a separate rack filled with wiper blades made by Dupont. In five minutes he will have them installed and you will be on your way. They have the air deflecters built in and fit like they were made just for an 07 S Type
#51
09-10-2011, 02:13 PM
Veteran Member
You can see Trico on that? I see a whole lot of blurr. I can't even make out a part number.
There are multiple blade configurations for Trico stuff.
There are multiple blade configurations for Trico stuff.
Funny thing is the package says they are made by Trico. Again, if the frame is Trico it normally fits the nozzle/brackets. The challenge is really finding a solid blade for those people that deal with ice and snow in the winter. Again, the only ones I ever found that worked were on E-Bay from the UK.
On a side note @arty... I see you say you are from Akron as well.... Howdy Neighbor!!!!!
On a side note @arty... I see you say you are from Akron as well.... Howdy Neighbor!!!!!
#52
09-10-2011, 03:46 PM
The part numbers are 20-190 for the 19" and 20-240 for the 24".
My experience with fitting a ton of different blades (not just the refill) was that the attachment point on a metal frame Trico blade seemed to always fit the integrated washer clip. Now... Even the solid blade type made by Trico did not fit the clip..
#53
09-11-2011, 05:19 AM
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#55
09-16-2011, 02:40 PM
Senior Member
Please don't take the wrong way. I have often been jealous of the improvements made on the later year models reading these posts and seeing the improvements made on your cars, learning from the mistakes I have had to experience as the crash test dummy, so you guys could enjoy the benefits of my cars errors.
So to now read about, (newer models, 2003 and up) having all these issues finding a wiper blade that works, I can't help but laugh a little and say ha ha, I don't have this issue. With my 2000, almost any blade at the zone (Use the Rainex brand right now) just snap right into place in 5 seconds.
Now after I post this, I know I am going to get an error code for something major
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So to now read about, (newer models, 2003 and up) having all these issues finding a wiper blade that works, I can't help but laugh a little and say ha ha, I don't have this issue. With my 2000, almost any blade at the zone (Use the Rainex brand right now) just snap right into place in 5 seconds.
Now after I post this, I know I am going to get an error code for something major
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#56
09-17-2011, 05:08 AM
Please don't take the wrong way. I have often been jealous of the improvements made on the later year models reading these posts and seeing the improvements made on your cars, learning from the mistakes I have had to experience as the crash test dummy, so you guys could enjoy the benefits of my cars errors.
So to now read about, (newer models, 2003 and up) having all these issues finding a wiper blade that works, I can't help but laugh a little and say ha ha, I don't have this issue. With my 2000, almost any blade at the zone (Use the Rainex brand right now) just snap right into place in 5 seconds.
Now after I post this, I know I am going to get an error code for something major.
So to now read about, (newer models, 2003 and up) having all these issues finding a wiper blade that works, I can't help but laugh a little and say ha ha, I don't have this issue. With my 2000, almost any blade at the zone (Use the Rainex brand right now) just snap right into place in 5 seconds.
Now after I post this, I know I am going to get an error code for something major
.Now the error code comment....that's some funny stuff right there!
#57
09-18-2011, 04:43 PM
Senior Member
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#58
09-18-2011, 05:29 PM
Ha, this from someone who is considering giving his wife the blessing to get a Mercedes....
#59
09-18-2011, 06:11 PM
Senior Member
#60
09-18-2011, 08:12 PM
Veteran Member
You might also stroke the hood ornament and say..."Nice kitty kitty, nice puddy tat.."
