Re: Driving about in ten degree weather-how about you?

Posted by Jim McDermaid On 2013/11/25 17:24:30

Drove the 54 Cavalier everywhere the past weekend. Started raining Friday night and finally slowed down Monday morning 11/25.

Our temperature in Phoenix is mid 40's for the weekend with a high of the high 50's.

We get no respect.

The Wiper Motor I got from WiperMan ran constantly and perfectly. Runs at idle, and under acceleration.

The Trico Mag-Numatic-Hydrostatic automatic windshield washer I rebuilt worked flawless (reminding me to get some antifreeze washer solution for the glass reservoir).

I was running both heaters on high (here in Phoenix we are comfortable at 100 degrees and freezing at 68 degrees).

Biggest issue is water leaks that end up on the driver door panel (original) and the back seat on the corner). I have added some foam weather strip on top of new door seals and in the wing windows. When the car is full of humidity the defrost takes a while to warm up and clear the windshield.

My other car is a Harley.