ongaro wiper motor cover

[gmberkley]

does anyone know if these ongaro wiper motor covers are still available, I have three that are cracked like the one in the attachment. I looked online to no avail.

thanks

[Pitou]

From all retail sales literature, it sure does look as if the design has changed.

I have the same motors and only received the mounting templates, wiperarm fitment sheet and wiper fitment sheets from the Albin build binder. This motor was considered a Heavy Duty Waterproof motor or HD as described by Ongaro.

I think that you'll need to cross your fingers on availibility and contact Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products at (866) 724-6488.
Try to get someone on the phone and then email them a picture of your motor cover to help best identify while you're speaking to them.

[Jkraft]

I wonder if you could epoxy and repaint them

[gmberkley]

I did repair my "under" deck boxes with the West System plastic epoxy...........have to give it some thought, the boxes are out of sight, these are front and center and need to look very good.........

[gmberkley]

per Kevin's suggestion, I called Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products, I spoke with a woman who as been there 17 years, and remembered when Schmitt bought the company, Ongaro had a covers and spare parts for the wipers................long gone for at least 10 years, they don't carry any replacement parts for the new wiper motors, she stated they are purchased now from Taiwan and the entire motor etc has to be purchased, again no replacement parts whatsoever...........I guess I'll live with cracked covers until the motors quit, and then research and buy new ones.

[Jkraft]

Bummer, I had a feeling that would be the case. I just replaced all 3 of mine with AFI 1000 Heavy Duty Wiper Motors. They are quiet & work great.

[Pitou]

I called Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products, I spoke with a woman who as been there 17 years, and remembered when Schmitt bought the company, Ongaro had a covers and spare parts for the wipers................long gone for at least 10 years, they don't carry any replacement parts for the new wiper motors, she stated they are purchased now from Taiwan and the entire motor etc has to be purchased, again no replacement parts whatsoever...........I guess I'll live with cracked covers until the motors quit, and then research and buy new ones.

Thanks for the info.