Defi Boost Gauge Install

**mneuman916** · 05-24-2014, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by Tweak

I removed the entire arm AND blade, not just the blades themselves.

Popped them off and back on quick and easy, guess I got lucky.

They don't "pop off". They're each attached with a 13 millimeter nut to the wiper motor stalks. Hence the ratchet??? They need to be lined up properly on a splined shaft before torquing the nut.

**Thunderbolt** · 05-25-2014, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by mneuman916

NOTE: I must warn you of the following. While reattaching your wiper arms you will grow increasingly frustrated with trying to line them up not once, not twice, but perhaps 4, 5 and 6 times. As you experience an increase in blood pressure it's probably not a good idea to pull the ratchet out of your pocket in a fit of frustration; you may just drop it on your hood in the process.

To line up the wiper arms, look for the 3 dots in the black area of the windshield; those correspond to where the tips of the blades line up when at rest. There's a set for both wipers.

And if you're wondering, for the rear wiper, there's a single dot in the black area of the window that lines up with the tip of the blade.

**trevc** · 05-25-2014, 08:41 AM

Love the look of that gauge in the Abarth!

**Tweak** · 05-25-2014, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by mneuman916

They don't "pop off". They're each attached with a 13 millimeter nut to the wiper motor stalks. Hence the ratchet??? They need to be lined up properly on a splined shaft before torquing the nut.

Seeing as I removed them I am aware of the method of attachment... "popped off" was simply a phrase referring to their removal stated to convey the simple and easy removal and replacement I experienced. I did this when I was in Virginia hanging out with Edwin.

**mneuman916** · 06-12-2014, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

To line up the wiper arms, look for the 3 dots in the black area of the windshield; those correspond to where the tips of the blades line up when at rest. There's a set for both wipers.

And if you're wondering, for the rear wiper, there's a single dot in the black area of the window that lines up with the tip of the blade.

I can't believe that I never noticed those dots.... that's great advice!

Originally Posted by Tweak

Seeing as I removed them I am aware of the method of attachment... "popped off" was simply a phrase referring to their removal stated to convey the simple and easy removal and replacement I experienced. I did this when I was in Virginia hanging out with Edwin.

Then you should know that the problem is that you can't line it up until you secure the nut and then drop the arm against the glass. If you could attach everything while against the windsheild it would be a no brainer.

Here is a shot of the dents left in my hood. The one up top is obvious, the tiny one in front of the pen was near impossible to capture in a photo.

There's little point in posting an after picture since THE DENTS ARE COMPLETELY GONE! I was beyond blown away by the paintless dent removal process... never had I expected there to be ZERO evidence that the dents ever existed. He was literally done in 20 minutes flat! The way they can manipulate metal is jaw dropping! I'll never stress over a dent again!

**Tweak** · 06-13-2014, 12:25 AM

Really glad it was such a quick and easy fix Matt. I know you are MUCH happier now.

Perhaps I just got really lucky when I did mine and everything just sort of fell into place.

**streetsurfer** · 06-13-2014, 04:41 AM

Wiper removal:

Before removing the wiper arm, scribe or paint a small mark on the end of the wiper shaft in line with the tip of a tooth. Make an opposing mark on the arm right next to it in the position of its receiving groove. At re-assembly, align these marks.

**mneuman916** · 06-13-2014, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Tweak

Really glad it was such a quick and easy fix Matt. I know you are MUCH happier now.

Words cannot express...

Originally Posted by streetsurfer

Wiper removal:

Before removing the wiper arm, scribe or paint a small mark on the end of the wiper shaft in line with the tip of a tooth. Make an opposing mark on the arm right next to it in the position of its receiving groove. At re-assembly, align these marks.

Great advice... it's usually thought of AFTER the arms are on the garage floor though. One of these days I'll plan ahead!

**Vitka** · 10-14-2014, 12:50 PM

That looks great. I have the same boost gauge and having a little trouble wiring it up. Mine came with 4 wires and yours looks like only 3. Do you know which wires are what on the factory boost gauge plug, car side. Thanks for any help.