Wiper cable park problem

[sujitroy]

This thing on the end of the cable of the wiper wire is moving. It seems that it was peened on at the end. I need to stop it moving. Before I go out and buy some silver solder and MAP gas, will I be able to tack it on? My wipers don't park as it doesn't remain in the slot of the plastic slider. New cables got more than 45 quid.

Sujit

[dasadrew]

If it's any help in making your decision, I bought a new cable - must be 10 years ago now - and that "thing" was so badly crafted that I ended up using the old original cable.

[MandM]

Another item for the naughty step!

[richardthestag]

I would always try and fix used old stock with stuff like this than go for new.

Far too much Chinesium out there. For instance; Throttle cables that break within a week of installation on the carb'd Range Rover v8. one broke the first time the pedal was pressed

Bearmach came up with a UK made alternative at twice the price that worked beautifully. I bought 5 and only have one left

Bearmach went broke a few months ago and nobody else has picked up their supply chain, Britpart bought all remaining stock and the trading name. Great now they almost have a monopoly on Land Rover parts for the stuff I work one.

I bought another cable and installed it last week - guess what?