Sinking type 44 cont.

[Stephen Bigelow]

The other parts may be clips and grommets. I got a rainshield from a local
wrecker yard, along with a bunch of other bits, for $20 total. I was told
on-list that the one I scored, a much stiffer, thicker unit (minds out of
the gutter, please) is the dealer replacement piece.

I cut mine, so it could be removed without pulling the wiper arm.....I had
to use my big metal shears. Tough stuff.

> Thanks for the clues all! I have a question about the "rain guard" at the
> base of the winshield.  Mine has the part number: 443 819 40 M and it
needs
> to be replaced.  There is much debris and signs of water in the area where
> the AC components live.  The drains are certainly clogged.  I called two
> dealers and they want to sell me the same part number, but with a "D"
rather
> than an "M" and list three additional covers and parts that are
recommended.
>   The total comes to about $200.  My car only seems to have the one large
> piece.  Am I missing parts, or might there be some kind of upgrade that
> happened in the area?  The car is a June 1986 5000cstq.
> Any help from those who may know their way around this neighborhood would
be
> appreciated.