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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Ben Lessani on 29 March 2008, 10:21
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After driving my sisters Beetle for the past few months I have grown accustom to washer jets that actually do something. I've tried searching for ages, but without much luck.
What jets are a direct replacement, and the same rule applies for the motor.
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i need to fix mine, they dont spray, theres a loose connection on the steering column, and proibably need a new motor too.
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It won't increase the power of your jets, but I recommend some non-return valves from Halfords :smiley:
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I put some extra jets on mine, they fit in the bonnet vents, with a little bit of silicone, and are thus easily removable if you ever change your mind. You just need to get two extra jets, and some extra splitters from the scrap yard.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=32761.msg269930#msg269930
Can get some more info if you need it?
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how did you make them heated chap?
Are mk2 jets heated allready?
how did you connect the 2 extra jets just with like T pieces? diddnt that make them have less spray power?
lol sorry chap, questions questions. :laugh:
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It won't increase the power of your jets, but I recommend some non-return valves from Halfords :smiley:
I always thought that would help, but i've tried it and it didnt help! Might have been a cheapo valve, but it did come from a Volvo...
how did you make them heated chap?
Are mk2 jets heated allready?
how did you connect the 2 extra jets just with like T pieces? diddnt that make them have less spray power?
lol sorry chap, questions questions. :laugh:
They come heated as said from GTI's or MK3 golfs, in fact, not sure if oter models other than GTI's came with them probably GL's as well, someone will clarify..?
As for connecting them, they slot in the vent, with a little silicone (which can be removed if you change your mind) then you just get some extra hose and plug in the t-pieces
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d120/jmallows/8c9083b7.jpg)
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looks cool mate! think im gonna give it a try!
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It won't increase the power of your jets, but I recommend some non-return valves from Halfords :smiley:
I always thought that would help, but i've tried it and it didnt help! Might have been a cheapo valve, but it did come from a Volvo...
Well mine were pennies from Halfords but seemed to work ok! Seemed to work better on the fronts than the rears though.
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It won't increase the power of your jets, but I recommend some non-return valves from Halfords :smiley:
I always thought that would help, but i've tried it and it didnt help! Might have been a cheapo valve, but it did come from a Volvo...
Well mine were pennies from Halfords but seemed to work ok! Seemed to work better on the fronts than the rears though.
Stupid question, but what do they do then??
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Non-return valves stop the water running back down the pipework, so the pump doesn't need to push it all the way up to the jets before it comes out again.
How about trying a pair of T4 jets like these:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/diamondhell/T4Jet.jpg)
They're like Passat B5 jets - they have a fan pattern, rather than a single jet.
There are also SAAB jets, which have three jets.
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It won't increase the power of your jets, but I recommend some non-return valves from Halfords :smiley:
I always thought that would help, but i've tried it and it didnt help! Might have been a cheapo valve, but it did come from a Volvo...
Well mine were pennies from Halfords but seemed to work ok! Seemed to work better on the fronts than the rears though.
The micra has one of them fitted (somewhere) and they work instantly compared to mine, so i might nick it from one of them! Where did you fit them, close to the bottle, or close to the jet?
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itll b close to the bottle jeremy, to hold all the water in the pipe, the closer to the bottle, the less lag before the water wither side of the valve will meet :smiley:
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Cool, i couldnt work that one out, i didnt think it would make a difference! Maybe thats why my rear valve doesnt do anything then?!
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Cool, i couldnt work that one out, i didnt think it would make a difference! Maybe thats why my rear valve doesnt do anything then?!
yeah tis probably all trickled back thru the lines!! mines in the bay right at the bottle. :smiley:
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What I'm really after is a new jet that will fit in the factory location of the standard MK2 one, preferably a fan spray type.
I remember someone mentioning a Passat one being a good fit - but I might have just made that up.
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My standard jets are really powerful. Have you considered new pipes and a new motor??
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I think thats probably the route to go down - as mine are major pants! But the wiper motor seems to be giving up the ghost too as its juddering (even on a soaking wet screen) on the slowest setting.
I got a new (2nd hand) wiper mech and I'm wondering if its the right one, it *just* fits in place, seems a spot too short as it was a fight to get the main body through the holes in the windscreen panel.