Cardone 85-142 Wiper Motor - Front

Cardone 85-142 Windshield Wiper Motor

Cardone 85-142 is a new windshield wiper motor engineered for dependable front wiper operation on a wide range of classic Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications. It is built with stronger internal gears, precise lubrication, and load-tested performance for consistent movement in demanding weather.

Key Features

• New wiper motor design from Cardone Windshield Wiper Motor line
• Stronger, less brittle gear material than original equipment to reduce wear, stripping, and breakage
• Assembled with the correct amount of lubricant for quiet operation and long service life
• Load tested for reliable performance before release
• Magnets deliver torque needed for extreme weather and worn linkage compensation
• Mounting type: eyelet and grommet
• Terminal type: blade
• Washer pump not included

Product Details

The Cardone 85-142 windshield wiper motor is designed as an improved replacement for front wiper systems that use a blade terminal connection and no washer pump on the motor. The Cardone New Wiper Motors product line builds on reverse-engineering experience to refine the original design, with attention to gear durability, torque output, and smooth operation. This part number is a direct service solution for many 1966-1973 GM vehicles, including Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Cadillac DeVille front wiper applications.

This part cross-references no listed interchange part numbers in the provided data.

Common Problems This Part Addresses

• Front wipers stop working or move intermittently
• Wipers park in the wrong position after motor replacement
• Slow or weak wiper movement in rain, snow, or cold weather
• Gear wear, stripping, or breakage inside the original motor
• Noise caused by worn internal motor components

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm vehicle-specific fitment by year, make, model, and notes before ordering.
• Fits 1968-1972 Chevrolet Camaro, front with concealed wipers.
• Fits 1973 Chevrolet Camaro, front with concealed wipers.
• Fits 1968-1972 Pontiac Firebird, front with concealed wipers.
• Fits 1973 Pontiac Firebird, front with concealed wipers.
• Fits 1968-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass, front with concealed wipers.
• Fits 1971-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front with concealed wipers.
• Fits 1968-1972 Pontiac GTO, front with concealed wipers.
• Fits 1968-1972 Pontiac LeMans, front with concealed wipers.
• Fits 1971 Chevrolet El Camino, front with concealed wipers and without demand pump.
• Fits 1972 Chevrolet El Camino, front with concealed wipers.
• Fits 1970-1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front with concealed wipers and without demand pump.
• Fits 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, front with concealed wipers.
• If the wipers do not park correctly, adjust the crank arm position on the motor shaft using the alignment tool and vehicle service information.
• If the vehicle uses a moisture-sensitive wiper system, verify the rain sensor and control module operation before replacing the motor.
• Bench test the wiper motor and washer pump circuit before installation when the original failure is unclear.

Quality Assurance

Cardone designs this new wiper motor using reverse-engineering experience and durability-focused materials to improve on the original design. Each unit is load tested, assembled with controlled lubrication, and built to deliver the torque needed for front wiper service across the listed Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac applications.