I recently became aware that my wipers had become slow and a bit laboured. Having read the threads about self destructing wipers, Decided to investigate under the bonnet.
When the wipers were switched on, there was some flexing and movement of the motor.
A spray of Lidl GP oil followed by a generous squirt of lithium grease on all of the linkages and pivots cured the problem. Hopefully I have nipped it in the bud and won’t have to do any reconstructive surgery.
Because the mechanism is not obviously visible, it probably doesn’t get the attention it needs……until it goes wrong. Mine obviously didn’t!
It’s now on the list with hinges, locks, rubber seals and the roof window mechanism.
Nozzi