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Cheshire110



Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
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Washers on wipers - storm wipers
Link to ebay product here - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390650027185?redirect=mobile

Anyone had any experience? I've bought them because they're only Ł20 and I need new wipers anyway so not got a lot to lose.

Not sure about in cold weather, will they freeze up more?

No mention of fitting either...

Any advice appreciated, and I'll let you know what I think when I get mine. Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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Sockpuppet



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Most of the lorries I drive have wipers like this and they're a lot better than the standard jets.
Post #261529 26th Aug 2013 10:47pm
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Cheshire110



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Sockpuppet wrote:
Most of the lorries I drive have wipers like this and they're a lot better than the standard jets.


Interesting, if trucks use something it's usually good for the job.

Disappointed at the lack of info on the page, no fitting / actual picture / description of actual product / number of nozzles per blade etc.. But will wait and see! Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
Post #261530 26th Aug 2013 10:51pm
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Lou Sparts



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I reckon thy,re worth a go for Ł20, I see what you,re thinking about with regard to freezing but a good quality screenwash at the right strength for the conditions would probably see to that.

Will be interested to see what you think when you have them fitted. 2005 Td5 90 XS

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borderterrier



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I have a version I made up on my Defender. Much better than standard
Post #261532 26th Aug 2013 10:57pm
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Cheshire110



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Lou Sparts wrote:
I reckon thy,re worth a go for Ł20, I see what you,re thinking about with regard to freezing but a good quality screenwash at the right strength for the conditions would probably see to that.

Will be interested to see what you think when you have them fitted.


*IF I get them fitted haha!

Hopefully some instructions will come with Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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Cheshire110



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borderterrier wrote:
I have a version I made up on my Defender. Much better than standard


Do you have 2 nozzles or one per blade? Is there a thread somewhere or some pics? I'd be interested to see your setup. Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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As Sockpuppet said, a lot of trucks have them fitted. Pretty good to be honest. However, Ł20 is overpriced (even though it sounds cheap!). It's about Ł6 trade Laughing An engine to TDi for!
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Cheshire110



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GUM97 wrote:
As Sockpuppet said, a lot of trucks have them fitted. Pretty good to be honest. However, Ł20 is overpriced (even though it sounds cheap!). It's about Ł6 trade Laughing


Yeah, but if they're good it'll be worth it. A newest of wipers would be 6-10 anyway so I don't really mind the bit extra if they're good. Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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bpman



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I guess the tricky bit would be to make the water pipes from the centre look ok as they are run along the front of the bulkhead

Peugeot do the same, might be an option... Either a scrapyard or dealer ?
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Cheshire110



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bpman wrote:
I guess the tricky bit would be to make the water pipes from the centre look ok as they are run along the front of the bulkhead

Peugeot do the same, might be an option... Either a scrapyard or dealer ?


Yeah, not sure how it will look but will do my best to make it work. Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
Post #261564 27th Aug 2013 7:41am
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bpman



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Possibly use the other wiper grommets and poke the water pipes up thru there

If you use the correct fluid, it won't freeze up in the pipes
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WarPig



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I've fitted Peugeot spray arms to my wipers. Took a T junction off the original pipe and thread the pipes through the bulkhead.
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borderterrier



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Here's mine



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Cheshire110



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borderterrier wrote:
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Looking good! Cheers, David
Land Rovers of all shapes S3 onwards… Daily is a 110 V8.
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