Mitsubishi Repair: 88 mitsubishi magna - leak in the back and dodgy windscreen wiper., mitsubishi magna, wiper arm

Question
Hi Anthony,

I have two issues with my car, one is some little git decided it would be very amusing to bend the windscreen wiper right back over the drivers window, when it was parked one night. Now the right hand wiper doesn't work at all - the left is still good but it needs fixing - what do I need to do? The second issue I just discovered to day, the carpet on the rear right hand side passenger seat (behind the drivers seat) is soaking wet - any idea what might hae caused it.

Thanks millions,

Nicky

Answer
Nicky,
The wiper motor and linkage may be damaged.  You may need to replace both.  And if the wiper arm is too bent, you'll need to replace that as well.  For you second problem, that may be caused by worn weatherstripping around windows or doors.  If you have a sunroof, you should make sure it's closing complete and that the weatherstripping around it is firmly intact.  You can pour water around it and see if any leaks in.
Good luck!