Nylon wiper gears keep failing

1996 DODGE CARAVAN
115,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOLUSO
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I have put 3 wiper motors in the last year and a half due to cheap parts. Does someone have manufacture w/ better materials?
Dec 31, 2019 at 12:46 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Why did they fail?

A lot of times, people use wiper motor to clear a windshield of snow or ice. That alone will cause the motor to fail.

If you want a top quality motor, you will need one from the dealer. That is why they are over 2 times the price of aftermarkets.

Roy
Dec 31, 2019 at 12:55 PM
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TOLUSO
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No snow or ice.. Nylon gearing don't last long and I'm old. Even O'Reilly parts should last more than 6 months. Called the dealer today, they wanted three times the price and couldn't tell me what materials went into it. The O'Reilly's motor is still under warranty, but need something better assembled for my health..
Dec 31, 2019 at 1:09 PM
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You will be getting the same thing at the parts store. The dealer motors are not plastic. As I stated, that is why they are the most expensive.

Roy
Dec 31, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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TOLUSO
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How does a dealer/mechanic not know if there were plastic constructs in parts, I would.... It would've been nice (at $175.00) to have heard no chineseium was in it, Thanks for the reply, Good one!
Dec 31, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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Techs do not know the interior construction of parts. They remove and install only.

The re manufacturer or the manufacturer are the ones who know what they are made internally.

Roy
Dec 31, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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TOLUSO
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I been out'a touch,but I've slung parts and wrenched for the living and any time around it and you know what's going out your shop. I was only trying find if anyone knew a place to order/buy quality. I lost my connects so getting to who crafts like they used to. Have a good day.. Thanks again
Dec 31, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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Dealer is the only one with the longest expectations.

Roy
Dec 31, 2019 at 2:03 PM