Ok - I'm sure they're all like this but just want to check.

Are they all rubbish because of the 'upside down' design?

Does everyone hate the way that water dribbles down the screen on the right hand side of the glass at the end of the wiper sweep?

Surely they should have designed this out of the thing... *sigh* FFRR TD6 06MY. Cairns Blue, Blue Hide. LR 7 Spoke 20" Wheels, S/C Grill and Vents. Privacy Glass and Side Steps

what other options are there for it? If you want a wiper hidden out of sight and a split tail gate, the only option is at the top of the screen. The Sport has a wiper at the bottom and doesn't get goo running down it, but then it looks cheap as the wiper is exposed and not hidden away...

Another problem with the Sport version is that the widest part of the arc is at the base of the glass, not where the drivers vision is at the top of the glass! IMO, the Sport way is upside down.

I am finding my wiper a bit useless but probably needs replacing or a new arm with a better spring. Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

My rear wiper is S t ...... even with a new blade seems as if there is not enough pressure against the rear window .....

might be better with a stronger spring so there's more blade pressure against the screen perhaps? Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

Either that or a new FFRR

You're not Hawaii yet.

I get great wiping by the blade but the water spray bit doesn't work. Any ideas why not? the water pump for the front works fine. does the rear run off the same pump or does it have its own? (I have looked at the schematic but can't find a pump for the rear)

sorry, meant to add,...... have had the back cover off adn inspected it and there is no leak. Everything seems normal.

If its not leaking, then the jets could be blocked. Try a sewing needle inside them. Note, the rear nozzles do not rotate, they are fixed so don't try and force them.

If this doesn't work then its one of 2 things:

1. The pump in the rear wiper unit is dead
2. The nozzles and wiper arm need replacing (cheaper option, worth doing first)

Removal of both covered here:

http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic884.html Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

*Gone:L462 D5 HSE LUX, L663 Defender 110 HSE, Discovery 3 HSE, 2014MY Range Rover Sport 5.0 Supercharged AB Dynamic; L405 Exec Vogue SE 4.4, 5.0 Supercharged Autobiography, Defender TDCi XS CSW, Defender TD5 HT, Vogue SE TDV8, Vogue TD6, RRSport SC 4.2V8, Classic 3.9 Vogue Auto, Land Rover Series 3 SWB

I like the way the rear wiper works. I like that it catches the spray and spreads the washing fluid across the screen.

The only time it has failed me was in the snow where the whole system froze.

I love my rear wiper  '09 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto for the Mrs

Using the works Fiesta 1.6 TDCI Sport Van - CHROME FREE THOUGH

Searching for a nice E63 AMG or S8 V10 to replace my "wonky" TDV8

The no return valve has failed in mine, which means I need to press it twice before I get spray, not exactly the end of the world, but it works fine.

Keep it frost free with a good quality screenwash I think is the key. Plain water could allow algae or something in the tank which could then block the super fine jets. 

RRUK wrote:

Another problem with the Sport version is that the widest part of the arc is at the base of the glass, not where the drivers vision is at the top of the glass! IMO, the Sport way is upside down.

I am finding my wiper a bit useless but probably needs replacing or a new arm with a better spring.

Often, the spring pressure on wipers is not the way it was originally due to corrosion between the arm and the pivot. Get some penetrating oil and a couple of rags, park your rear wiper vertically and work the oil in by lifting the wiper to 90deg and back until it moves completely freely. I'd be willing to bet you'll see and feel a difference. The rear wipers work fine - except for the end of stroke dribble. But better the wiper than me...  
RRC 2Dr, RRC 4Dr,
P38, and 2 L322s
(wife thinks I'm nuts - prob right, too)

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Note, the rear nozzles do not rotate, they are fixed so don't try and force them.

mine seem to rotate and they move  onto no6 Range Rover

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