Rear wiper nut, rusting / replacement

[chpearce]

Hi all,
I have a 1995 U13 Bluebird, the nut holding the rear wiper is about 50% rusted away.

ANy pointers on where to get a replacements, and if there is anything preventitive that can be done to stop this nut rusting again.

Cheers
The Newbie. (Chris)
1995 SSS Bluebird

[greenbird]

So long as the thread and shaft that goes into the wiper motor isn't rusted, you will be okay.
Once you have a new nut holding it on, mask it off and paint it with a spray can to stop it rusting again, if you think it is necessary.
When my brother bought his U13 SSS, the nut was missing and the rear wiper arm was in the boot. I used a nut off of the front wiper of a hilux to re-attach it (had spares for the wifes Hilux Surf...). Same thread type and same size.
You will probably find that most Jap cares will use the same nuts (similar size and same thread type) for attaching the wiper blades.
Dan.

[Jono]

Maybe see if you can get a stainless steel nut?

[JIMB0]

It will be a metric 6mm nut with 1mm pitch. Just go to any bolt shop and they would likley just give it to you. Zinc coated would do. Get a spring washer for it while you are there.

[chpearce]

Thanks everyone.

cheers
Chris

[Abaddon]

YOU HAVE A REAR WIPER!!! 

Wow, good ol SSS eh.

Well at least the LX is lighter and goes faster.

What do you weigh?? lol