I have found an alternative to the original washer jets that are far stronger than the originals; they look very similar and do not hit the underside of the bonnet:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pcs-Car-Win ... 2749.l2649
You will need to buy the plastic nuts separately.
I fitted them to my 480 after the originals broke. The main issue is where the washer pipe clips on points downwards but there is sufficient room for them to fit. On the driver's side (on UK cars), you have to move the wiper motor/linkage a little out of the way to get your hand in to screw the underside securing nut and fit the tubing. Just be careful you don't crimp the washer tube, when you relocate the wiper motor (2 bolts) to its original position
The jets work well and give the same strong performance as the originals
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Washer jet alternative
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Re: Washer jet alternative
How do they sit plastic scuttle?cover the hole ok?
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Re: Washer jet alternative
I've used these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-S ... 2749.l2649
They hit the bottom of the bonnet unless you remove the small washer you can see in the image. Fairly similar to the originals and perform in the same way, i.e. a stream of water rather than a jet that shoots of the top of the car, which I have experienced!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-S ... 2749.l2649
They hit the bottom of the bonnet unless you remove the small washer you can see in the image. Fairly similar to the originals and perform in the same way, i.e. a stream of water rather than a jet that shoots of the top of the car, which I have experienced!
1992 Volvo 480 ES ("TT") Limited Edition
2005 Renault Clio V6 255
1962 Land Rover Series II
2009 Land Rover Discovery
2005 Renault Clio V6 255
1962 Land Rover Series II
2009 Land Rover Discovery
Re: Washer jet alternative
Do these work for the rear jet as well?
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Re: Washer jet alternative
Oh thank you ever so much! I really must find a way to repay the club somehow...
absolutely the kindest place I know on the web
Current Jobs to do (1/1/21):
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
suspension creaking below 40mph
Fix Central Locking
Fix drivers side speaker
suspension creaking below 40mph