Wiper arms and hood interference

[dmd]

Okay, so I've discovered the hood interference problem with the windshield wipers on my '96, and I want to know if anyone has used RockAuto for ACDelco replacements. There are multiple choices and I can't decipher which is the OEM spec. If anyone has the actual GM part number that would be great. They list the following at RockAuto:

89001048 (std)
89001011 (perf)
89000978 (all-season plus)
19114809 (beam)
19162953 (beam w/spoiler)

 

[Tuna]

I've never found a non-GM wiper blade that cleared the C4 hood. I don't know if GM even sells then now. Good luck with your search.

 

[dmd]

Isn't AC Delco GM?

 

[JEFNLSA]

I've never found a non-GM wiper blade that cleared the C4 hood.

Trico Exact Fit.

 

[douglas foster]

father & son

had the same problem on my C4, located used wiper blade assemblies on Ebay, from a seller selling wiper arms for C4s. then all i did is replace the wiper blade, not the whole assembly. you can find blades at Auto Zone ect:. Their not hard to remove and replace.

 

[dmd]

If anyone has an original and can take a picture and post it here that would be helpful. Better would be a caliper measurement from the top of the attachment hole to the top of the arm. Best would be the correct GM part number. I got a pair of 89001011's and they don't look much shorter than the Michelin's that started this whole mess...

 

[aboatguy]

I bought new ones from my local Chevrolet dealer about 3 months ago. They had to order them and they gave me a great price.

Mike

 

[Roadster Guy]

I bought new ones from my local Chevrolet dealer about 3 months ago. They had to order them and they gave me a great price.

Mike

Yeah, I got a new set as well from the local GM dealer and they had them the next day. Proper fit, no hassle.

Dealt with this in a previous thread.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100296
RG

 

[John Robinson]

I had the same problem during a rain drive and stopped at an Advance Auto Parts store. I lucked out because the clerk also was a C4 owner and knew exactly what the problem was. He put there teflon wiper blades on and the problem was gone.

I could not find any name on this but perhaps this picture will identify the blade at Advance Auto

Good Luck