1800: - windscreen washer jets

chief wigam · Oct 30th, 2014, 10:53

Having got the brakes and suspension bushes sorted, my 1800s is now back on the road and drives very nicely now. However, magically in the meantime, the windscreen washer jets have both literally fallen to bits. Rather then messing about, Ill just buy new ones as the existing ones look as though they could be original. try as I might though, I cannot shift the existing ones. Anyone got a tip for what should be a very straightforward thing to fix without scratching the paint? Phil

volvonic272 · Oct 30th, 2014, 13:36

They are held in place by a nut, which is accessed by a recess under the bonnet..
You will need a long socket or some have a threaded plate similar to a wing nut.
The tube will have to pulled off the jet first, obviously.

Hope this helps

Dave

chief wigam · Oct 31st, 2014, 21:08

Thanks Dave, Ive given it a good soaking in WD and will have a look in the daylight. Phil

volvonic272 · Oct 31st, 2014, 21:53

Phil,
If you look at new ones on the brookhouse volvo site it shows what the nut/ plate looks like.
Sometimes there's a rubber grommet that covers the recess.
They are a bit awkward to get at.

Dave

Oct 30th, 2014, 10:53	#1
chief wigam Junior Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 22:16 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tydd St Giles	windscreen washer jets Having got the brakes and suspension bushes sorted, my 1800s is now back on the road and drives very nicely now. However, magically in the meantime, the windscreen washer jets have both literally fallen to bits. Rather then messing about, Ill just buy new ones as the existing ones look as though they could be original. try as I might though, I cannot shift the existing ones. Anyone got a tip for what should be a very straightforward thing to fix without scratching the paint? Phil

Oct 30th, 2014, 13:36	#2
volvonic272 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 20:25 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: congleton	They are held in place by a nut, which is accessed by a recess under the bonnet.. You will need a long socket or some have a threaded plate similar to a wing nut. The tube will have to pulled off the jet first, obviously. Hope this helps Dave

Oct 31st, 2014, 21:08	#3
chief wigam Junior Member Last Online: Jun 14th, 2015 22:16 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tydd St Giles	Thanks Dave, Ive given it a good soaking in WD and will have a look in the daylight. Phil

Oct 31st, 2014, 21:53	#4
volvonic272 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2024 20:25 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: congleton	Phil, If you look at new ones on the brookhouse volvo site it shows what the nut/ plate looks like. Sometimes there's a rubber grommet that covers the recess. They are a bit awkward to get at. Dave

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