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Offline Scottymk4

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Screen wash
« on: 06 April 2014, 10:26 »
I have a very weak flow of water from screenwashers, tried replacing the pump which seems to have made it worse.. I did notice on the old one someone had warped tape around the part that
Goes into the washer bottle. My question is car you replace the tuber grommit thing on the bottle? Or do I need a new bottle. 

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Re: Screen wash
« Reply #1 on: 06 April 2014, 11:17 »
bottles are easy enough to replace if they are the smaller one, it's the bigger one that's a nightmare to fit. Not sure if the rubber grommet is a replacement part, will have a look on ETKA for you in a mo


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Re: Screen wash
« Reply #2 on: 06 April 2014, 11:23 »
Thanks wazzer, think it's the big one, how strong is the flow on mk4 golfs cause mine only goes about 2 inches up the screen.. Is the pump a part the is prone to failing

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Re: Screen wash
« Reply #3 on: 06 April 2014, 11:29 »
does your car have washer jets for the headlights  :smiley:

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Re: Screen wash
« Reply #4 on: 06 April 2014, 11:33 »
No Barry and the boot washer didn't work either. Lol

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Re: Screen wash
« Reply #5 on: 06 April 2014, 11:35 »
No Barry and the boot washer didn't work either. Lol
prob a small bottle then you have  :smiley: 

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Re: Screen wash
« Reply #6 on: 06 April 2014, 11:45 »
On another note Barry do you know any good places to get some bits sprayed? Need my wings and boot done to get rid of rust

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Re: Screen wash
« Reply #7 on: 06 April 2014, 11:48 »
On another note Barry do you know any good places to get some bits sprayed? Need my wings and boot done to get rid of rust
know a few places but they are expensive we just got another tailgate for a mates car so your best bet is to buy panels the same colour as your own  :smiley:

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Re: Screen wash
« Reply #8 on: 06 April 2014, 11:50 »
Yeah that was my plan but indigo blue seems to be hard colour to get, although managed to get one wing yesterday but not as good a condition as I would like

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Re: Screen wash
« Reply #9 on: 06 April 2014, 11:52 »
Yeah that was my plan but indigo blue seems to be hard colour to get, although managed to get one wing yesterday but not as good a condition as I would like
stick a couple of wanted ads on the forums although i seem to be having trouble finding a passenger door for the 3 door i bought the other night  :wink: