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htb2 Member Since: 02 Nov 2018 Location: Carmarthenshire Posts: 530 |
What's the flow like without the jet attached?
That will tell you where the problem is. |
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27th Oct 2021 7:21pm |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5711 |
There is a one way valve that can get in it and restrict flow.
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27th Oct 2021 7:41pm |
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jeffersj Member Since: 23 Jan 2015 Location: Near Preston Posts: 431 |
Also check the connectors at the washer bottle end as they can need cleaning up. While i had my dash off i took the nozzle from the centre hole and added another nozzle utilising the 2 blanked hols for LHD vehicles. Divided the pipe evenly and both nozzles work OK off the one pump. Jeff
Ex 1968 Series 2A Ex 90 TD5 Ex D3 Ex D4 Last edited by jeffersj on 28th Oct 2021 8:32am. Edited 1 time in total |
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28th Oct 2021 8:26am |
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markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2639 |
Happened to me a few years back……little beggar.. |
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28th Oct 2021 8:32am |
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roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039 |
I took mine out. Now I have less problems with frozen nozzles but the first time it takes a while before getting water on the screen. Now the dirt is all over the window before there is water to wash it off. Roel 1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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28th Oct 2021 1:18pm |
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Leathers Member Since: 14 Aug 2019 Location: New Forest Posts: 26 |
Do you mind me asking what the outcome was? Just fitted a CSI parts washer jet and have the same snag - lack of ‘oomph’ so I’ve ordered their pump.
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30th Dec 2021 11:14pm |
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Guinness Member Since: 04 Mar 2021 Location: Scotland Posts: 55 |
when i purchased my TD5, the previous owner had managed to pinch the flexible pipe when refitting the dash restricting the washer flow
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30th Dec 2021 11:21pm |
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Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553 |
I just changed the washer jet on my defender. The part is in two pieces so potentially you may not have to do the fiddley bit behind the dash as the section with the jets can be taken off the threaded section. It is a bit awkward to do as you feel you might brake it when doing it.
I separated them using a tiny crow bar. On the truck I used a thin piece of wood to protect the truck paintwork. I just applied gradually increasing pressure until it separated. To separate the new unit I drilled a suitable size hole in a piece of angle, fitted the full unit into said hole, then applied pressure as before. Then test for water flow on the truck before fitting the new piece to the existing part that passes through the vehicle skin. This may be a bit late for you if you have already changed yours, but it may help others doing the same task. I hope you get it sorted. Mick |
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31st Dec 2021 5:59am |
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GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10382 |
You know there’s a little access panel, behind the stereo?
It’s a 10 minute job, remove the ashtray to add light. |
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31st Dec 2021 6:06am |
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Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553 |
Ah, no I didn't know that and thanks for sharing. I would not have been as worried if I had known that! However replacement of the jet part worked for me so all good 👍
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31st Dec 2021 6:11am |
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GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10382 |
Fab, if people use the search facility in the future, they’ll see and hopefully it’ll help them.
The access panel (held in with 4 screws) also has a little ‘half moon’ cut out at the top, so if you’re upgrading to a DAB radio you can route the antenna and mic cable through there, to save drilling holes. |
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31st Dec 2021 6:16am |
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Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553 |
I must admit, as someone with little knowledge and experience on the truck (well any automotive repair) I tend to be reluctant to try things as I am worried I am going to brake it! I really need to get more confidence 😩
Give me the angle grinder and welder any time!!! |
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31st Dec 2021 6:23am |
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