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Wiper Gearbox Replacement Service

How much does a Wiper Gearbox Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Pontiac Tempest Wiper Gearbox Replacement is $326 with $231 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1964 Pontiac TempestL6-3.5L	Service typeWiper Gearbox - Front Replacement	Estimate$576.27	Shop/Dealer Price$701.59 - $1055.05
1963 Pontiac TempestV8-5.3L	Service typeWiper Gearbox - Front Replacement	Estimate$556.27	Shop/Dealer Price$681.61 - $1035.08
1966 Pontiac TempestV8-5.3L	Service typeWiper Gearbox - Front Replacement	Estimate$556.27	Shop/Dealer Price$681.61 - $1035.08
1991 Pontiac TempestV6-3.1L	Service typeWiper Gearbox - Front Replacement	Estimate$556.27	Shop/Dealer Price$681.59 - $1035.04
1962 Pontiac TempestV8-3.5L	Service typeWiper Gearbox - Front Replacement	Estimate$556.27	Shop/Dealer Price$681.62 - $1035.11
1965 Pontiac TempestL6-3.8L	Service typeWiper Gearbox - Front Replacement	Estimate$556.27	Shop/Dealer Price$681.61 - $1035.08
1968 Pontiac TempestV8-6.6L	Service typeWiper Gearbox - Front Replacement	Estimate$561.27	Shop/Dealer Price$686.47 - $1039.84
1970 Pontiac TempestV8-6.6L	Service typeWiper Gearbox - Front Replacement	Estimate$561.27	Shop/Dealer Price$686.84 - $1040.50

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What is the Wiper Gearbox all about?

Your windshield wipers remove water, snow and other impediments, allowing you to see the road ahead clearly. Windshield wiper systems require linkages and a gearbox to drive them at the preset rate (intermittent, low, high, etc.). It is generally located at the base of the windshield, under the hood and the cowling. The gearbox is directly connected to the wiper arm linkage that causes the windshield wiper pivots to turn and wipe the window. The gears inside the gearbox are subject to wear, though the usual failure is due to operation with excess weight on the wiper arms such as snow. This causes the internal gears to bind, bend or strip.

Keep in mind:

Once a gearbox sees significant wear, wipers will not function optimally and eventually stop working altogether.
Replacing the wiper blades is a good idea anytime a wiper system component needs repair.

How it's done:

The wiper arms are removed from the wiper gear box
The cowl is removed to access the wiper gear box
The defective wiper gear box is removed and the new one installed
The cowl is reinstalled and the wiper arms are installed onto the gear box
The wipers are tested to work in all positions

Our recommendation:

The wiper gearbox is a sealed system and cannot be serviced in most instances. When it malfunctions or show signs of failure, replacement is necessary. Have one of our expert mechanics look at it to ensure a smooth replacement and to professionally inspect wiper arm linkages and other system components.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Wiper Gearbox?

Windshield wipers operate intermittently or not at all
Wiper speed is inaccurate or inconsistent

How important is this service?

Because your windshield wipers are responsible for ensuring a clear view of the road during inclement weather, it’s important to have the wiper gearbox replaced when wear and tear begins to take a toll. We recommend having the problem first diagnosed by one of our expert mechanics, who will determine if the issue is the switch, the gearbox, or the relay, and inspect the rest of the wiper system (including linkages and wiper arms).

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Chris did a great job inspecting the vehicle, I live in GA and wanted to purchase a car in CA so I needed an unbiased third party to look at it for me. My primary concern was that the car was represented accurately in the online ad (there are a lot of scams online now), which he did, we had a great conversation after the inspection which did a lot to comfort my concerns. This was a "project" car and needed to be evaluated accordingly, it was something that I had planned on doing a restoration on so I knew it needed some work. My only critique is that when the car was delivered there was a little more rust than I had expected, I wish that he had pointed that out, I accept some of the responsibility for not asking enough questions during our conversation. Overall I am extremely happy with the inspection service and would highly recommend Chris .

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On time. A true gentleman. Skilled with cars that date over many years. He knows older cars including many classics. Younger mechanics probably would know know a thing about a 4BBL Carburetor. One can see that he has a true love of cars & the work he does. This is only one experience so I would hope to see him back when needed.

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