Steve4012 Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Hi all, I'm looking to repaint the black section of the front scuttle at the bottom of the windscreen on my '81 turbo. Trying to remove the wiper the securing nut is sized solid. It's the large 21mm (ish) nut. Anyone know the dimensions of this please before I grind it off as the parts diagram is non specific and struggling to find on SJ Sportscars site. Many thanks, Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarBuff Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 The puller tool in this (and similar) videos is great. It is corrosion on the tapered spline underneath, that is thwarting you.🥵 Of course, soak everything in penetrating oil (or Armor-All, NO JOKE) Quote Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve4012 Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 I already have the splined cap released. It's the nut as described above that's the problem. I found an old thread by @Paul Coleman who had the same issue. Paul, any chance you still have the replacement nut details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydclements Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Although some nuts are available and are 5/6 thread and 19mm across the flats, I think they're too small. These ones look more like it. https://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/wiper-wheelbox-8-sided-chrome-nut-1-x-pair-2500-p.asp Not so sure about these ( they don't state but suspect they're 5/8 ones) included for comparison https://www.jagspares.co.uk/product/category/4710/wiper-wheelbox-nut--most-models/5219**1*** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Coleman Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Steve4012 said: I already have the splined cap released. It's the nut as described above that's the problem. I found an old thread by @Paul Coleman who had the same issue. Paul, any chance you still have the replacement nut details? I'm not sure if your car is the same as my S1 but I used this I believe... https://www.sjsportscars.com/parts-and-accessories/SJ083M0004.htm Probably best to check with Steve at SJ first. Although it does come up for the Turbo prior to 1988. Edited January 2 by Paul Coleman 1 Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve4012 Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 Andy/ Paul That's really helpful, many thanks both and I'll post back the solution. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve4012 Posted January 18 Author Report Share Posted January 18 To confirm the 8 sided chrome nut in Paul's post above from SJ is correct for an '81 turbo. I may have taken a chance with one off Ebay but decided to freshen up the whole area with new screen tape and wiper blade from SJ and with a repainted wiper arm it all looks nice and refreshed now. Thanks for the input gents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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