New connector-rod made up, works like a damn! Quiet wipers, no flailing at the body, no thump when parking or on down stroke. About $60 worth plus my time.

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1991 300 SEL
218,000 Km

"Xsbank's rules of mechanical intervention: Always go for the easiest solution first; 90% of what ails a gasoline engine is ignition; After that its all a WAG."