washer jets

[leo23]

where can i get some new ones from

 

[jims-terrano]

Why :?: if they are blocked just spend sometime unblocking (use a pin). Mine keep blocking up as the tank is full of scale and muck but I just have not had time to clean the tank out.

www.partsgateway.com used spares locator web site

Nissan dealer allthough they will rob you blind you will get them.

Motor shop for some universal jets, will work just may not fit there well.


Jim T

 

[thor]

Sometimes soaking in hot water [not boiling]will help if it's muck that's blocking jet...together with the pin. :smile:

Mine keep blocking up as the tank is full of scale and muck but I just have not had time to clean the tank out.

I often use a piece of washer tubing strapped to a kebab stick, inserted into the washer bottle and syphon the water out using the stick as a guide to Hoover out the muck...works for me 8)

 

[Terranosaurus]

I find the pin technique works well but find you need to take the jet out and back wash it so that whatever is blocking it comes out otherwise the jet just get s blocked up again within a day or so.

 

[jims-terrano]

I've been known to blow through the jts both ways whilst removed as well.

Thor - good idea about cleaning the tank out mate.


Jim T

 

[leo23]

bin cleanin for a day gettin tired now!!! :wink:

 

[leo23]

limescale remover!!!! yipee

 

[jace]

wont that damage washer pump?

 

[leo23]

no took the jet out of the bonnet let it soak then left it hot water for an hour

 

[jace]

gotya thought youd tipped it in bottle lol!

 

[leo23]

i may be be a plank but im not that bad yet!!

 

[Terranosaurus]

For future reference cheap (or any) vinegar is just as good as a lime scale remover, works in your kettle etc too. We have a bottle of Tesco value range stuff under the sink for just these jobs, cost about 19p.

 

[rossco]

Use a good quality window washer and that should stop the build up of crap in your washer tank

 

[rustic]

I find the pin technique works well but find you need to take the jet out and back wash it so that whatever is blocking it comes out otherwise the jet just get s blocked up again within a day or so.

I back washed mine in using a syringe from printer re-fill kit and flushed out the tank and pipework.
This seems a common problem when vehicles get older, we have all used different brands of screen wash and there will always be lime scale.
Fortunately we have 4 jets in total.
When the weather is really cold I carry a squeezy bottle filled with screen wash and when the nozzles freeze up you can open the window, when stopped, and give a quick squirt...

 

[Boggert]

Have a problem with mine, The passenger side is rubbish, the drivers is ok.

I guess it needs a good clean out... just another job hey :lol:

Cleaned them out with pins they are a bit better, will strip it all down over crimbo..

 

[leo23]

ok front ones clean and ok back one clean took the pipe off and no water coming thru but wiper comes on fuse ok any ideas seperate resevoir? :?

 

[rustic]

ok front ones clean and ok back one clean took the pipe off and no water coming thru but wiper comes on fuse ok any ideas seperate resevoir? :?

On My 1995 Mk I Mav, it is the same resevoir, but the take off point is higher up on the resevoir with a seperate pump, make sure the bottle is full.

 

[thor]

I would suggest that the back jets are also blocked...if you think about it, the fronts were and they would be used more often.
There is also a non return valve just before the jet in the back door this was blocked on mine....so I had to strip down and clean.

 

[leo23]

its not tested on mot is it?

 

[rustic]

its not tested on mot is it?

If they are fitted YES, I had to have a new rear wiper blade once...