Ya, the best replacement is RainX.

Your problem is not unique. In this thread - with pictures - a zip tie is used to keep the rod in the grommet.

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthread...-vacuum-wiper-switch-rod-connection.html


1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)

1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)