weeping washer jet

[VIICarCare]

on my vee's L/H headlight is it a major job to do yourself + how much would it cost if the garage or I did it? she's having her 12k service next week.

cheers guys

 

[koi]

Mine started doing this the other day, passenger side too!

Reading on here it's a common fault and it's a bumper off job to change the washer. Part is about £10, no doubt Renault will charge a fortune to fit it so will try it myself.

Sent my bro down to Renault to pick one up for me but part won't arrive till Friday so will let you know how I get on over the weekend.

 

[VIICarCare]

that be good, cheers mate

 

[Ali]

I pulled the pipe off! lol! Sorted.

 

[VIICarCare]

^ lol, you muppet! :rasp: arent they a legal requirement if xenons are fitted?

 

[Ali]

LOL!.Have you seen my car.

NO sidelights
Dodgy Number plate
2nd Cats removed

I'm a model of legalities!

 

[VIICarCare]

Bit of a naughty boy then!

 

[s88urd]

if its still under warranty get it done through that.
Renault will charge you an hours labour to do this otherwise! (like the TRIED to with me)

 

[Ali]

if its still under warranty get it done through that.
Renault will charge you an hours labour to do this otherwise! (like the TRIED to with me)

Can't get the washer jets off without taking the bumper off. And i'd be SERIOUSLY dubious if reno managed to remove the bumper correctly and without scratchin it in an hour.

 

[Goders172]

Not sure about the vee, but it can be done without bumper removal on the 1*2 (with some patience)

 

[Ali]

Not sure about the vee, but it can be done without bumper removal on the 1*2 (with some patience)

Unfortunately not sir. It's fiddly enough getting to the bolts to remove the bumper let along get a 17/18mm spanner to the back of the washer.

 

[shadowsun]

I just 1 way valved mine - no more leaks.

 

[jon_d_h]

I just 1 way valved mine - no more leaks.

I have the same problem, Where did you fit the none return valve? Did you fit it any where between the pump and the washer jet?

Cheers

 

[koi]

hmm may go to the pet shop and get a couple of these valves whilst I'm at it

 

[koi]

Tools needed t20 screw driver and 21mm socket

I've circled the 21mm bolt you need to take off to remove the headlight washer. As you can see there's not much space but if you have long fingers and skinny hands like me you shouldn't need to remove the bumper to do this, expect a few scraped knuckles though.

From taking the wheel off, so I had more space to work in, to clearing up the whole job took me an hour.

No more leeks wooohoo

 

[shadowsun]

It used to piss me off when the car was constantly pissing out fluid, it was the factory valves that failed on mine - not the actual washer jet. Looked like the car was crying

 

[Tigger]

Getting this on mine now, nearside (passenger)

I got hold of a spare jet ages ago when one had blocked before but got it fixed
Can't see the above pic now but is the jet held in with "just" that 21mm bolt or are there a few clips too?

Cheers
Trev

 

[Knuckles]

2 year bump

 

[clio_luke]

i threw mine in the bin as they either leak or spray when you don't want them to! bunged the holes up with rubber grommets and blocked up the hoses. looks better too and no problem at all with mot. i would be supprised if they picked up on it.

 

[koi]

Getting this on mine now, nearside (passenger)

I got hold of a spare jet ages ago when one had blocked before but got it fixed
Can't see the above pic now but is the jet held in with "just" that 21mm bolt or are there a few clips too?

Cheers
Trev

No clips, just the bolt and pulls of mate

 

[Tigger]

2 year bump

Proves the search button works

No clips, just the bolt and pulls of mate

Cheers mate, all I needed to know