windshield wiper repair

1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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JOY MILLER
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The front windshield wipers in my 1998 Olds Silhouette suddenly stopped working, and when I looked under the hood, the main part that turns the wiper arms was completely loose. I tightened the one bolt in the center that held the part in place, and the wipers worked okay, but only temporarily. Today the same thing happened, and the same bolt was loose again. What is wrong? Can something be stripped? I haven't the money for an expensive repair and am hoping there is a simple, inexpensive solution. Thanks.
Jan 21, 2011 at 10:41 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Something is stripped under the nut that you tightened.

Get some packing tapes and remove the wiper arm. Wrap the packing tapes
over the seating area and reinstall the wiper arm. Tighten and retest.
Jan 21, 2011 at 11:43 PM