Washer fluid spitting up?
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Washer fluid spitting up? I'm not sure which section to post this in so here goes. I just got my 02 WS6 and I've noticed that the washer fluid leaks from the spray nozzle at highway speeds. Has anyone else noticed this? Is there any way to stop it?
Thanks,
Russ
Thanks,
Russ
Re: Washer fluid spitting up? Ya the same for my car too-2000 SS camaro.It won't do it all the time and when it does it catches me off gaurd.Anyone know whats with this ? Good question 77 vette.
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Re: Washer fluid spitting up? I haven't had washer fluid in my car since I got it. Anything to make the car a little lighter. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> In response to your question, I have no idea why the fluid would leak out like that.
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Re: Washer fluid spitting up? I seem to remember something about it on the corvetteforum but I can't access the corvetteforum here at work. I think the vette guys were doing something with an inline check valve in the fluid tubes. It was a standard ford part but it fit perfectly in the vettes. I really wish I could remember or look it up but I'm blocked here at work.
Re: Washer fluid spitting up? hehe.. I haven't had any fluid in mine since the stock stuff got srayed out <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> .. on the way to the track the first time <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Washer fluid spitting up? Compliments of JmX,
From corvetteforum.com:
Get Windshield Wiper Fluid Check Valves (1 package = 2 valves) from Ford Motor Co.- #F8CZ-17A614-AA - $4.08 - any dealer will have it. Remove wiper arms (13 mm bolts under the snap off caps, then wiggle and pull), cut the washer ßuid tube under the blade assembly just before it splits to the 2 output nozzles, and install the valve (1 each side) with the check ball pointing towards the pump - i.e. away from the outlets, and press Þt the thing back under the wiper arm prior to re-install. Nasty Ford part is invisible, and hammering the car = dry windshield. No big deal, I was just tired of cleaning up the solvent residue from the stuff. One note from the service manual that was useful: before removing the wiper assemblies, turn the ignition to Òaccessory,Ó turn wipers to slow intermittent, and turn off ignition when they are down (at end of cycle but not parked all the way down on the stops where they go to when you turn them off). Then use a piece of masking tape on windshield on both sides to mark their position so that the reinstall is properly aligned.
From corvetteforum.com:
Get Windshield Wiper Fluid Check Valves (1 package = 2 valves) from Ford Motor Co.- #F8CZ-17A614-AA - $4.08 - any dealer will have it. Remove wiper arms (13 mm bolts under the snap off caps, then wiggle and pull), cut the washer ßuid tube under the blade assembly just before it splits to the 2 output nozzles, and install the valve (1 each side) with the check ball pointing towards the pump - i.e. away from the outlets, and press Þt the thing back under the wiper arm prior to re-install. Nasty Ford part is invisible, and hammering the car = dry windshield. No big deal, I was just tired of cleaning up the solvent residue from the stuff. One note from the service manual that was useful: before removing the wiper assemblies, turn the ignition to Òaccessory,Ó turn wipers to slow intermittent, and turn off ignition when they are down (at end of cycle but not parked all the way down on the stops where they go to when you turn them off). Then use a piece of masking tape on windshield on both sides to mark their position so that the reinstall is properly aligned.
