Does anyone know where I can order a new plastic cap for the screw to keep it from rusting? I didn’t even notice it until I popped the hood....


Driver side missing cap.

Passenger side with cap.

 

These caps are used on many cars, VW is among them.
Add a dab of silicone or something similar to keep them in place a little better.

 

needswings stocks them... needswings.com

 

Thanks a bunch... Do I get them at a dealer or somewhere like Advance Auto?

 

Great, I appreciate the quick response!

- Brian

 

Mercedes dealer was best price in Canada this past summer.

 

Hey Brian go to the junk yard save yourself some money like 100Hundred says VW works perfect I got some off several Vws Jettas in the junk yard . Save your money Junk yard !!!

 

I was able to order them from NeedsWings for less than $13. I do appreciate the information.

- Brian

 

Look around on eBay. Caps for M-B Wiper Arms show up now & then.

M-B Wiper Arm Caps

 

A wise Forum member (FP) told me a little trick "way back" that keeps these caps in place. Otherwise, they will come off randomly without warning whenever wipers are used.

Get a roll of smooth electrical tape. Cut a piece off that is no more than 1/2" long. Cut a piece that is no wider than the recessed flange section of the cap. Place that piece along the recessed flange section that inserts into the wiper arm (doesn't have to go all the way around the cap). This will create enough of a "press fit" to keep the wiper arm cap secured. I've used this technique on my Crossfire and the caps have never come loose.

 

Guys
Here is an exact fit for the windshield wiper arm caps for all Crossfire models. I visited a local Volkswagen dealer and picked one up for $3.67 (PA Tax included) and returned home to test the fitment. I removed the stock cap, which is identical to the VW cap I purchased. It works and is cheaper than any other supplier. Attached is a photo of the part and the VW part number.
GO FOR IT.....
Regards,
Dennis
DTMenace

 

What model VW is that for?

 

Why, are you eying your neighbours car as a possible source?

 

Zeracer
When I went to the dealer, I had the part number, I didn't mention a VW Model. The parts guy told me it fit the Jetta, Bug & Passat, sounds like a universal fit for their car line, cheaper manufacturing...
Just print the label and go to a VW dealer or midnight auto parts.
Dennis
DTMenace

 

MK4 Jettas (which coincidentally wrecking yards are full of) have the exact caps we use. 1999 - 2005

If it fits in your pocket.... it's free.

Jared

 

Hi. Mercedes Part A0008240249. About 3 Euros here in Germany. Available at every Mercedes dealer.

 

Glad someone located a cap for our nut, now, how about the vinyl "trash" shield that covers the hole around the wiper mounting stem, like the passenger side? I 'll take 4 of those please.

 

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...al/1708240098/

 

Most of us agree that the rubber seal was left off the Crossfire Driver-Side due to the mis-alignment of the wiper arm shaft & the hole in the cowling. Daimler-Chrysler just left this side open, never dealing with the design flaw in the cowling. Nearly all of us that have installed a rubber seal on the Driver-Side have executed some sort of modification and/or technique to get the rubber seal to fit. Good Luck.

 

Most of us agree that the rubber seal was left off the Crossfire Driver-Side due to the mis-alignment of the wiper arm shaft & the hole in the cowling. Daimler-Chrysler just left this side open, never dealing with the design flaw in the cowling. Nearly all of us that have installed a rubber seal on the Driver-Side have executed some sort of modification and/or technique to get the rubber seal to fit. Good Luck.