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Posted by: 914ltd Apr 22 2015, 10:25 AM
Hi all
My last batch of new 13" Bosch blades will not work (properly) on 914 and 911-912 wiper arms. They now only have clips for 9mm arms. Any solutions?? Thanks, Brad
Posted by: SirAndy Apr 22 2015, 10:40 AM
Weird. I just bought a set from my local Flaps maybe 3 months ago and they had the correct clip.
Posted by: r_towle Apr 22 2015, 10:45 AM
just bought a set of bosch and they would not fit....
Seems the metal arm is too wide or something....
hard to see why it wont slide into place, but it wont....
Rich
Posted by: green914 Apr 22 2015, 01:14 PM
I bought a set of Bosch wiper blades last month had same problem 
I took the clips out of the old blades, and used them on the new blades.
Posted by: Tom_T Apr 22 2015, 01:14 PM
Andy may have a set from the older batch that still fits.
Brad - I'd send the whole order back to Bosch or your distributor that they're improperly made & make Bosch aware that they've screwed up this run, as they may not even know, or maybe it was an ill advised change not thinking of all the vintage/classic cars still using old school blades!?
I'll try to remember to ask the Sierra Madre Collection folks sponsoiring at the PCA Z8 SGVR Concours this Sunday if they had the same problem, but PM me on Monday for results, cuz I'll probably forget to get back to you with everything else I've got going on right now. You know .... that "half-zymers" at our age! 
Good Luck! 
Tom
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Posted by: Larmo63 Apr 22 2015, 01:27 PM
I bought these…..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-SWF-1968-1977-Wiper-arm-blade-set-911-912-914-912E-/171761462347?vxp=mtr&hash=item27fdc7ec4b
Posted by: Larmo63 Apr 22 2015, 01:29 PM
Or, these, just for the blades……correct 13.25" length
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-1970-1971-1972-1973-1974-1975-1976-SWF-style-window-wiper-blade-/181722205685?vxp=mtr&hash=item2a4f7ccdf5
Posted by: 914ltd Apr 22 2015, 08:10 PM
This is the only Bosch arm adapter that even comes close. It is too wide and does not have the crucial lock tab to keep it in place. I have used all my old adapters. Just wish there was a proper part for this.
Good project for 914Rubber.com?
Brad
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Posted by: somd914 Apr 22 2015, 08:24 PM
Two weeks ago I bought a set of Bosch MicroEdge blades - a bit tight to get on but fit. Maybe my wiper arms aren't original.
Posted by: andys Apr 22 2015, 08:45 PM
Same experience with the Bosch wipers blades. Returned them for some off-brand which fit fine.....Not to worry, since it doesn't rain is SoCal anyway.
Andys
Posted by: rgalla9146 Apr 22 2015, 08:47 PM
Off topic a bit.
Long ago I heard that if a car was fitted with SWF blades it had a SWF wiper motor.
Bosch blades ?....Bosch motor.
Also it's been years since I saw any blades that didn't extend onto the windshield trim.
This is an important topic, that those who want to use their car all year can get new blades.
Posted by: Larmo63 Apr 22 2015, 08:51 PM
There is a bulletin in the technical manual on this subject. It says to mount the left (driver) wiper on a higher angle as for the blade to miss the windshield trim. There are drawings and a measurement called out. The blades on eBay I mentioned above ARE correct, but they are pricey.
Posted by: GeorgeRud Apr 23 2015, 12:46 PM
I finally gave up on the Bosch blades as they seem to fall apart too soon. Bought some PIAA silicon blades and they fit fine.
If I have any old Bosch adapters sitting around the garage, I'll send them your way Brad.
Posted by: r_towle Apr 23 2015, 01:24 PM
I finally gave up on the Bosch blades as they seem to fall apart too soon. Bought some PIAA silicon blades and they fit fine.
If I have any old Bosch adapters sitting around the garage, I'll send them your way Brad.
better at clearing the water?
Float at speed?
did you buy them online or in person somewhere?
rich
Posted by: r_towle Apr 25 2015, 07:32 AM
Posted by: somd914 Apr 25 2015, 07:40 AM
I finally gave up on the Bosch blades as they seem to fall apart too soon. Bought some PIAA silicon blades and they fit fine.
If I have any old Bosch adapters sitting around the garage, I'll send them your way Brad.
My experience with PIAA on my wife's Bimmer has not been good - metal ribs keep popping out of wiper and have also been very noisy.
Posted by: GeorgeRud Apr 25 2015, 05:27 PM
I bought the PIAA blades on Amazon, but even though they clip onto the wiper arms fine, the clips are a bit too wide. Unless the SKF wiper blades fit correctly, I can't think of many other options that look right on the car.
Posted by: 914_7T3 Feb 24 2020, 08:06 PM
Resurrecting this thread as my new Bosch wiper blades do not fit the Bosch wiper arms. Can't reuse the old clips as I've mangled them beyond recognition.
Anybody have a solution for what type of blade will work?
Came across this listing for SWF and thinking about picking up a set as it specifically references both 7mm & 9mm wide arms. The Bosch arms are 7mm at the end that clips to the blade.
SWF- Valeo Wiper Blade Assembly
P/N: 96462890102
MY70-76 - 914 Base, 4, 6 Front Left ~ Fits 7 & 9 mm wide wiper arms.
Front Right ~ Fits 7 & 9 mm wide wiper arms.
https://www.autohausaz.com/porsche-auto-parts/porsche-914-wiper_blade-replacement.html
Posted by: 914ltd Feb 25 2020, 10:48 AM
I found these Trico blades. 13" black 7mm arm. The fit perfect and are cheap. I'm not sure how long they last but they are 1/2 the price of the Bosch blades that have 9mm arm fit.
Brad Mayeur
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Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Feb 25 2020, 11:31 AM
we try to use the original SWF or valeo blades no problem with the fit
Posted by: eric9144 Feb 25 2020, 12:20 PM
Interesting timing as I just had to do a 3.5hr drive home in my 914 in the rain and the drivers side wiper was terrible.
These Bosch wipers claim to have 7mm hooks, since I need them anyway based on this past weekends drive, I'll order them and let you guys know.
https://smile.amazon.com/Bosch-MicroEdge-40713-Wiper-Blade/dp/B0009IK81E/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wiper+blades+7mm&pd_rd_r=8aebf785-be39-4c7d-a1fa-5d6a20951580&pd_rd_w=YEqkV&pd_rd_wg=Ye6En&pf_rd_p=9ea47aa0-8652-4d30-91bf-620b21874d7e&pf_rd_r=13819DSCR5G4FPMFK80F&qid=1582654533&s=automotive&sr=1-1&vehicle=1974-2-12-20--7---------&vehicleName=1974+Porsche+914
Posted by: FlacaProductions Feb 25 2020, 03:40 PM
Got these from Wiperbladesusa.com - perfect fit.
Posted by: 914_7T3 Feb 25 2020, 05:41 PM
Interesting timing as I just had to do a 3.5hr drive home in my 914 in the rain and the drivers side wiper was terrible.
These Bosch wipers claim to have 7mm hooks, since I need them anyway based on this past weekends drive, I'll order them and let you guys know.
https://smile.amazon.com/Bosch-MicroEdge-40713-Wiper-Blade/dp/B0009IK81E/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wiper+blades+7mm&pd_rd_r=8aebf785-be39-4c7d-a1fa-5d6a20951580&pd_rd_w=YEqkV&pd_rd_wg=Ye6En&pf_rd_p=9ea47aa0-8652-4d30-91bf-620b21874d7e&pf_rd_r=13819DSCR5G4FPMFK80F&qid=1582654533&s=automotive&sr=1-1&vehicle=1974-2-12-20--7---------&vehicleName=1974+Porsche+914
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12876
Not sure those are going to work as those are the ones I ordered. You can see from the attached pics that the B6 attachment for 7mm is for a straight arm at the tip and not a hook. Regardless, let me know should you achieve success.
Posted by: bbrock Feb 25 2020, 08:01 PM
These adapters look interesting: https://smile.amazon.com/OTUAYAUTO-Universal-Windshield-Wiper-Adapter/dp/B08331NCJB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 25 2020, 08:27 PM
Yes we could make a clip that would work if necessary. Just irritating that the wipre manufacturers are changing spec and we get caught in the middle.
Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 26 2020, 06:40 AM
Yes we could make a clip that would work if necessary. Just irritating that the wipre manufacturers are changing spec and we get caught in the middle.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348
How about making refills, just the squeegee for the old bosch wipers? Back in the day I used to just replace the rubber squeegee part.
Seeing I have two 914's and a beetle I'd buy almost a dozen sets of refills.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 26 2020, 11:11 AM
Yes that is fairly easy. The dies cost a bit and I would be running thousands of ft of material as it's not a large extrusion. The question is the profile. I'll put up a thread and see what we get.
Mark
Posted by: 914_7T3 Feb 26 2020, 02:31 PM
Add these POS blades to the list with Bosch that do not fit as advertised.
Posted by: 914_7T3 Feb 26 2020, 02:36 PM
These adapters look interesting: https://smile.amazon.com/OTUAYAUTO-Universal-Windshield-Wiper-Adapter/dp/B08331NCJB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
OK @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20845 , I'll give these a go instead of eating the shipping to return the SWF blades. Will post up on the fit once I get them.
Posted by: mxkinn01 Feb 26 2020, 03:21 PM
The last set I bought for my bug was the same. I had to use the old ones. Looks like I’ll be in the same boat when I replace the ones in the 914.
Sorry I’m no help.
Mike.
Posted by: bbrock Feb 26 2020, 03:58 PM
These adapters look interesting: https://smile.amazon.com/OTUAYAUTO-Universal-Windshield-Wiper-Adapter/dp/B08331NCJB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
OK @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20845 , I'll give these a go instead of eating the shipiing to return the SWF blades. Will post up on the fit once I get them.
Are the SWF blades 9mm also? I was hoping those would work. Look forward to hearing about the adapters. It would be nice to be able to mount modern blade styles even if they don't look period correct.
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Posted by: 914_7T3 Feb 26 2020, 04:20 PM
These adapters look interesting: https://smile.amazon.com/OTUAYAUTO-Universal-Windshield-Wiper-Adapter/dp/B08331NCJB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
OK @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20845 , I'll give these a go instead of eating the shipiing to return the SWF blades. Will post up on the fit once I get them.
Are the SWF blades 9mm also? I was hoping those would work. Look forward to hearing about the adapters. It would be nice to be able to mount modern blade styles even if they don't look period correct.
Yup, 9mm for the J Hook and 7mm adapter without the J Hook, same as the Bosch.
Posted by: eric9144 Feb 26 2020, 05:31 PM
Porsche Classic is now listing wipers:
http://www.classicshop.porsche.com/pcos-usa/914/entire-production-periods/electrical-equipment/windshield-washer/wiper-blade-for-porsche-911-914-964-96462890102.html
I'm curious which ones they are. I noticed the parts selection seems to be expanding which is a good thing but man ~$31 per wiper is steep. 
Posted by: 914_7T3 Feb 26 2020, 05:53 PM
Porsche Classic is now listing wipers:
http://www.classicshop.porsche.com/pcos-usa/914/entire-production-periods/electrical-equipment/windshield-washer/wiper-blade-for-porsche-911-914-964-96462890102.html
I'm curious which ones they are. I noticed the parts selection seems to be expanding which is a good thing but man ~$31 per wiper is steep.
Same part #96462890102 as the SWF at $4.91 each. I would bet $31 that the Porsche Classic ones don't fit either.
Posted by: Mark Henry Feb 29 2020, 04:49 PM
If you have the new bosch blades I may have figured out a work around. I just wrapped a short length of SS cable the around the wiper arm and it takes up the oversize well.
I'll try to post some pic's later.
Posted by: Mikey914 Feb 29 2020, 06:13 PM
WOW
Should we really have to modify wiper blades to make them fit???
As the value of the cars go up, it makes our cars look janky!
Seems like if I make an adapter that fits the "modern" wipers it would make more sense
Posted by: bbrock Feb 29 2020, 09:24 PM
WOW
Should we really have to modify wiper blades to make them fit???
As the value of the cars go up, it makes our cars look janky!
Seems like if I make an adapter that fits the "modern" wipers it would make more sense
Posted by: 914_7T3 Feb 29 2020, 11:36 PM
WOW
Should we really have to modify wiper blades to make them fit???
As the value of the cars go up, it makes our cars look janky!
Seems like if I make an adapter that fits the "modern" wipers it would make more sense
Still waiting for the adapters to arrive from Amazon. Will post on fitment as soon as they arrive.
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 1 2020, 02:04 AM
Yes if there is a solution that looks stock no need to make them.
Mark
Posted by: eric9144 Mar 1 2020, 10:00 AM
Got my new Bosch MicroEdge wipers from amazon yesterday...and... they don't fit the arms at all, had to swap the old clips out to make them work. 
The clips didn't want to seat on the arms correctly with too much thickness top to bottom, preventing the positive "click" from engaging as well as being just slightly too wide so even if it had clipped in they would have wagged on the arms when in use.
That being said, swapping clips is a no brainer, provided you have clips and they're still in good condition.
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Mar 1 2020, 11:21 AM
New Bosch wipers do have some honking plastic, so I did the swap to the old clips 
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Posted by: 914_7T3 Mar 2 2020, 11:09 PM
These adapters look interesting: https://smile.amazon.com/OTUAYAUTO-Universal-Windshield-Wiper-Adapter/dp/B08331NCJB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
OK @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20845 , I'll give these a go instead of eating the shipping to return the SWF blades. Will post up on the fit once I get them.
These are a no go as well.........................
Posted by: bbrock Mar 2 2020, 11:23 PM
These adapters look interesting: https://smile.amazon.com/OTUAYAUTO-Universal-Windshield-Wiper-Adapter/dp/B08331NCJB/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
OK @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20845 , I'll give these a go instead of eating the shipping to return the SWF blades. Will post up on the fit once I get them.
These are a no go as well.........................
That sucks! Sounds like we need @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3348 to come to the rescue. It's pretty ridiculous these clips aren't available from the blade manufacturers.
Posted by: 914_7T3 Mar 2 2020, 11:32 PM
Anybody know if this is the correct clip? If so, I have found a source.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Mar 3 2020, 08:03 AM
Anybody know if this is the correct clip? If so, I have found a source.
I have some Bosch blades that are new in box at home from Okteenerfest a few years back I will check to see but I think those look exactly like what I have, will recheck tonight. I can tell you they just don't seem to grab and hold very well,
Phil
Posted by: bbrock Mar 3 2020, 09:09 AM
Here are the clips I just took off my 30+ year old Bosch wiper holders. Same as the clips in Johnny Blacktain's pic above. Of course, the one on the left was brittle and shattered 
Posted by: 914_7T3 Mar 8 2020, 06:09 PM
V..........Victory!
Posted by: FlacaProductions Mar 8 2020, 06:38 PM
So...what was the final answer?
Posted by: 914_7T3 Mar 8 2020, 08:06 PM
So...what was the final answer?
Found them at one of my go to parts sources...Bug City! They have the adapters for the 7mm wiper arms.
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 8 2020, 11:34 PM
I'll bring in a few of these so they will be easy to find.
Mark
Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 10 2020, 04:30 PM
I ordered a few of each, if you click this search there comes up 7mm for VW and 7mm for Porsche.
https://www.bugcity.com/shop/shop.lasso?pquery=7mm+wiper
Posted by: rgalla9146 Mar 11 2020, 07:38 PM
I ordered a few of each, if you click this search there comes up 7mm for VW and 7mm for Porsche.
https://www.bugcity.com/shop/shop.lasso?pquery=7mm+wiper
$9.95 and $12.95.....each......EACH ! That is called price goughing. Plus an
additional $3.00 Porsche tax.
Posted by: 914_7T3 Mar 11 2020, 09:57 PM
I ordered a few of each, if you click this search there comes up 7mm for VW and 7mm for Porsche.
https://www.bugcity.com/shop/shop.lasso?pquery=7mm+wiper
$9.95 and $12.95.....each......EACH ! That is called price goughing. Plus an
additional $3.00 Porsche tax.
So here is how their pricing works, there is limited quantity and the first units sold are at lower prices. As inventory goes down, price goes up. Early bird gets the worm.
I paid $3.95 per clip and $49.95 for NOS Bosch wiper arms. Now they are down to the last set of arms, today's price $119.95...............market economy
Posted by: Mikey914 Mar 12 2020, 01:26 AM
Glad I got 2 sets while I could. Looks like I'll need one to make parts.
Posted by: bbrock Mar 12 2020, 07:42 AM
Glad I got 2 sets while I could. Looks like I'll need one to make parts.
Posted by: Root_Werks Mar 12 2020, 08:46 AM
I ordered a few of each, if you click this search there comes up 7mm for VW and 7mm for Porsche.
https://www.bugcity.com/shop/shop.lasso?pquery=7mm+wiper
$9.95 and $12.95.....each......EACH ! That is called price goughing. Plus an
additional $3.00 Porsche tax.
We have two Bugs and my soon to be 914-6. It'll be nice to have a few of these around. I think my order total was around $60 which seems crazy for wipers....sorry, little mounting clips for wipers.
Posted by: Frankvw Aug 21 2020, 05:21 AM
I am no expert, but the pictures from bbrock look like the same ones used on beetles, ghias and T2 busses.... VW part 113 955 433 and they cost not the $$ as I see in other posts.... I see them for 7$ a pair.... I have no idea if they are the correct width, but maybe worth a try to figure out ?
Posted by: StarBear Feb 1 2022, 12:36 PM
Gee, wish I would have found this thread two weeks ago. Just got a pair (964-628-901-02-M14) from Pelican - they don't fit on original wiper arms despite the "fitment" indication. 
Fortunately my old clips are good so will follow the advice posted earlier. Seems like this problem is ongoing. 
Posted by: soterik Jul 8 2022, 06:53 PM
Gee, wish I would have found this thread two weeks ago. Just got a pair (964-628-901-02-M14) from Pelican - they don't fit on original wiper arms despite the "fitment" indication.
Fortunately my old clips are good so will follow the advice posted earlier. Seems like this problem is ongoing.
I've been making the correct wiper arms and blades for 10 years. They are exact copies of the original SWF version. I also make the RHD version as well.
I'm using the very early steel clip around the pivot point rather than the plastic one which will get brittle and break, I changed to that on my second run of them.
$50 a pair for the arms, and $40 pair for the blades. Older picture on the arms, they have a bit more "bow" in them.
Sorry, I don't have rubber insert separately.
Tks,
Eric
www.autoforeignservices.com
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Posted by: Literati914 Apr 24 2024, 11:51 AM
Anybody know if this is the correct clip? If so, I have found a source.
V..........Victory!
Resurrecting this old thread 'cause I need wipers (and clips) and this thread is a little less than clear on these necessary clips for the 7mm arms:
I was hoping @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20991 or anyone else could confirm that the clips in the above pictures are the same item ?
They look the same but he never said so.. and I'm looking at these which have the same looking clips.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/312108976422?epid=115157830&itmmeta=01HW8JVQDTMCZ5VREKVYXESB8J&hash=item48ab250926:g:l5YAAOSw3ytelq8p
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Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 24 2024, 12:06 PM
Clip has to be 7mm wide for arm to work properly
Posted by: Literati914 Apr 24 2024, 01:51 PM
Clip has to be 7mm wide for arm to work properly
Yes of course.. but no way to varify, and basically no advertised blades get into that kind of detail. besides the fact that the ebay add that I noted, lists all 914 models. So I could send it back if not correct (seller is a 99.9% positive seller). That clip looks like the one that is being used in the above pics... but they could be different clips for all we know.
I've put a question out to the seller, tho I don't hold much confidence I'd get a definite answer as it would mean that a seller would have to open mfg packaging and measure.
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Posted by: Literati914 Apr 24 2024, 03:52 PM
Just got a reply from the ebay seller for the linked add above:
"..No we are not sure, please pass on it, this will not meet your needs.
Thank you.."
Posted by: 914_7T3 May 3 2024, 07:59 AM
Anybody know if this is the correct clip? If so, I have found a source.
V..........Victory!
Resurrecting this old thread 'cause I need wipers (and clips) and this thread is a little less than clear on these necessary clips for the 7mm arms:
I was hoping @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=20991 or anyone else could confirm that the clips in the above pictures are the same item ?
They look the same but he never said so.. and I'm looking at these which have the same looking clips.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/312108976422?epid=115157830&itmmeta=01HW8JVQDTMCZ5VREKVYXESB8J&hash=item48ab250926:g:l5YAAOSw3ytelq8p
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@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=7222
Below is the link to the correct clips.
https://www.bugcity.com/shop/shop.lasso?pquery=7mm+wiper
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