Member Since: 27 Dec 2006
Location: The end of the world...
Posts: 211
Ordered my Valeo blades, can't wait to fit them, the noise from my O/S is driving me to distraction....If you never try, you'll never know...
18th Mar 2008 6:06 pm
TonyH
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire
Posts: 211
Wiper blades again....a new angle!
Not another posting on this topic, but hear me out because the problem I have lived with since the car was new has now been solved.
Took the car in for its second service to local LR dealer about a month ago. I told the service receptionist that I was experiencing the usual wiper judder and said that I thought that LR had improved the blade design. I was then told that they were not aware of this but would phone LR whilst servicing the car. However, they confirmed that they normally applied a “paste?†to the screen to stop the problem. Short-term fix?? I suggested.
Five hours later………
On collection I was informed that LR had said that there had been no change to the blades but whilst carrying out the service, they had discovered a fault with the wiper arms and they would be replaced under warranty….no charge.
Two weeks later…….
Wiper arms replaced. Rained the next day. Guess what? Yes you’re right……Juuudddder, back with a vengeance 100% worse, with an additional loud click as the blades changed direction.
Two days later…………
Return visit to dealer. Was informed that LR had changed the wiper blade design and although the new ones were in short supply, they just happened to have some in stock and I could buy a pair if I wanted. I bought a pair (£32.65 Pt No: DKC500230). They gave me the old ones and said they could be kept as spares.
Next day……… it rained.
Guess what…………No you’re wrong this time………Absolute silence, problem sorted!
So, I can’t say whether it was the new blades or a combination of the blades and re-angled wiper arms but I’m more than happy that the problem has gone away.*Disco3 7-seat Auto
March 2006
Zermatt silver
*Disco TD5 GS Manual
2001
Epson Green
108,000 miles without a single problem
*Disco TD200 Manual
1993
Bonatti Grey
55,000 trouble-free miles
*Various company cars, no comparison
23rd Mar 2008 7:00 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
The new wiper design is the solution. I've had the new ones for a few months now....and no judder, squeal, squeak or farting.....
23rd Mar 2008 7:51 pm
slipware
Member Since: 27 Dec 2006
Location: The end of the world...
Posts: 211
slipware wrote:
Ordered my Valeo blades, can't wait to fit them, the noise from my O/S is driving me to distraction....
I still haven't got my Valeo blades, ordered from Speeding.co.uk. Those who have ordered from there, how long did you have to wait? If you never try, you'll never know...
25th Mar 2008 10:36 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Ordered mine on a Thursday afternoon ...they arrived on the Sat morning.
Its proberly cause of easter post G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
25th Mar 2008 11:46 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
jkp wrote:
The new wiper design is the solution. I've had the new ones for a few months now....and no judder, squeal, squeak or farting.....
same here
25th Mar 2008 11:46 pm
Harlequin
Member Since: 29 Mar 2007
Location: Hornsea, East Yorkshire
Posts: 231
Since starting this post, last June, I have now done about 15k miles with the new blades and they are still totally silent. I would have expected to have changed them by now, but they're still fine I was taught to be cautious.
26th Mar 2008 5:55 am
neophyteguy
Member Since: 30 Jan 2008
Location: South Melbourne
Posts: 116
We've got an MY08 and I would think it has the new blades on it. Havent heard the faintest squeak and they have been used in both very light and heavy rain. Thanks to all of you who complained and got this fixed before I took possession!!!!!!! Picked up my new MY08 Stornaway TDV6 SE late Feb. FULLY STOKED! Thanks in advance for all the advice/tips you guys have shared on here!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1961 Karmann Ghia - Audrey
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26th Mar 2008 6:02 am
TonyH
Member Since: 01 Mar 2006
Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire
Posts: 211
Enjoy the silence neophyteguy*Disco3 7-seat Auto
March 2006
Zermatt silver
*Disco TD5 GS Manual
2001
Epson Green
108,000 miles without a single problem
*Disco TD200 Manual
1993
Bonatti Grey
55,000 trouble-free miles
*Various company cars, no comparison
26th Mar 2008 8:17 pm
keebs
Member Since: 12 Jul 2006
Location: Leics
Posts: 34
Fitted my Valeo blades today and complete and total silence. Praise all things holy
28th Mar 2008 1:42 pm
timd3
Member Since: 30 Nov 2006
Location: Bucks
Posts: 250
have had mine fitted for a week now - including a 600 mile round trip over easter..... "Enjoy the silence"
big recommendation 2007 TDV6SE Auto Stornoway Grey - now sold...
28th Mar 2008 10:43 pm
d4ve
Member Since: 01 Mar 2008
Location: N.EAST
Posts: 2
just fitted a pair this morning and as they say silence is golden. Did have to wait over a week in order to get them from speeding.co.uk but its well worth it. Not missing my R32 too much
30th Mar 2008 3:38 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Pair of Valeo UM 665's fitted this morning (a little trouble getting the old drivers side one out)
A bit miffed that they've been labelled up for drivers on the continent....
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Just waiting for it to rain now to try them out... Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
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