Ah, got it! A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a video tells the whole story.

It was lubed on both sides. But perhaps just lubing the cage side, with easier access, will be sufficient and is worth a try before tackling a bigger job.

Thanks as always!

 

Worth a try!! I just dont like repairing things for the second time. Might have tried this if I had known what a pain it was going to be though!! When I installed the new motor I added a couple small drops of ZZDP (High Zinc oil additive)... This helps protect the bronze bushings as it gets into the pores of the bronze. Just a couple drops, let sit for a hour or so then spin the motor by hand and add a couple more drops spinning it after that. There was a noticable difference in the effort it took to turn the motor after the second application of the ZZDP. Zinc is amazing stuff for protecting bronze bushings. I add ZZDP to every vehicle during EVERY oil change. In the Rover I run Rotella T6 5w40. In my Infiniti I run Motul 5W30. Off topic but I figured that I would share!

 

@ThorInc Did you get to this project yet? I am planning to do it this weekend.

I found another video that shows how to remove the wipers and cowling:

 

Yes I did. You will need a long straw to apply the grease into the hole you drill. You can MacGyver one. Easy job.

 

MacGyver? LOL! https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbi...eaks-down.html

 

I never got around to lubricating the blower motor bearing. But I did figure out that the noise only happens during the colder months like right now (40's - 50's F). It was quiet during the rest of the year.