Author Topic: Rear jet washer  (Read 2106 times)

Offline the_stink

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Rear jet washer
« on: 11 October 2008, 13:28 »
Now it hasnt been working for a while and ive been told either the pipe has come of the jt at the back or somewhere along the lining inside it cout be burst etc, I tried to take of the plastic cover on the rear to see if it was conenctedright etc, took out the two screws in the handle recess, but how do you get if off? dont want to break it, is i just a good tuck or what? any advise guys  :smiley:

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Re: Rear jet washer
« Reply #1 on: 11 October 2008, 13:30 »
need to be a bit more forecful with it but it will come off  :smiley:

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Re: Rear jet washer
« Reply #2 on: 11 October 2008, 13:41 »
need to be a bit more forecful with it but it will come off  :smiley:

SAfe ill give a good old tug then lol

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Re: Rear jet washer
« Reply #3 on: 11 October 2008, 19:31 »
need to be a bit more forecful with it but it will come off  :smiley:

SAfe ill give a good old tug then lol

I bet :grin:

Still got my motor repair kit and rear aero wiper to fit :huh:

Really need to get it done as reversing off drive is becoming a bit ropey now...
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Re: Rear jet washer
« Reply #4 on: 12 October 2008, 15:44 »
just a point... (pointless maybe) but I have seen some Mark 4's with the rear wiper removed and it looks quite slick with the back debadged as well....
personal preference i guess, i have been thinking of doing it since my rear wiper is not working

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Re: Rear jet washer
« Reply #5 on: 12 October 2008, 18:15 »
yeah ive seen that does make the rear look alot more slick and esp if its not working lol

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Re: Rear jet washer
« Reply #6 on: 12 October 2008, 19:40 »
Have seen glass grommet that replaces wiper on Venom sit.£20 iirc
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Re: Rear jet washer
« Reply #7 on: 12 October 2008, 19:50 »
Have seen glass grommet that replaces wiper on Venom sit.£20 iirc


i believe you can pick up a grommet from Halfords for around £1!!

good luck seeing behind you mind especially with winter approaching.............

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Re: Rear jet washer
« Reply #8 on: 12 October 2008, 20:00 »
Stink that gauge mount went for £83 :o

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Re: Rear jet washer
« Reply #9 on: 13 October 2008, 08:51 »
£83! stupid that is pretty much the price it is anyway lol i went to about £43 just had a look and there is a delivery of £6 crazy !
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