[xj] Windshield wipers for 86

My windshield wipers no longer work. I have a 1986 XJ6 Sovereign Series III
and want to replace the motor. Does anyone know of a good place to buy a
good used or rebuilt motor and how much they cost?

Also my antenna doesn’t work either, I read a day or so ago on the list
about someone who bought one from JC Whitney (I think) that was an exact
replacement.

I would appreciate any information on obtaining these two items (especially
the wiper motor). Thanks … Grant …

Yes, JC Whitney does sell an antennna with a remote drive motor that can be
installed in your '86. I have them in my '81 and '83. Cost is about $60.
However, they are not an EXACT replacement. You have to mount the Whitney
motor in the existing bracket, which requires a cable tie or two to hold
things in place. The three differences I note vis-a-vis the factory antenna
in my S are (1) the up/down speed is about 50% slower (no big deal), (2) it
has no delay (which I prefer), and (3) it is a bit louder during operation
(not at all offensive). When the antenna in my S goes south, I will replace
it with a Whitney unit.

At 10:53 AM 2/4/98 -0800, Grant Eisworth wrote:

Also my antenna doesn’t work either, I read a day or so ago on the list
about someone who bought one from JC Whitney (I think) that was an exact
replacement.

I would appreciate any information on obtaining these two items (especially
the wiper motor). Thanks … Grant …

Dan Jensen, San Diego, CA
'81 XJ6 150K
'83 XJ6 90K
'84 XJS 135K