Body/Trim: - Washer jets

BilboBagginss · May 8th, 2020, 21:03

I occasionally drive a V40 which has 3 windscreen washer jets. The third jet certainly clears a grubby windscreen quicker.

Apart from the issue of drilling a hole in the bonnet of the XC90 and plumbing in a third washer (using a 3 way delivery valve) - is there anything that I’ve not thought of if I wanted to add a 3rd jet?

Lockdown boredom is well and truly set in now!

ShakTak · May 8th, 2020, 21:56

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Originally Posted by BilboBagginss

Lockdown boredom is well and truly set in now!

You’re not wrong about that!

Harley Dave · May 8th, 2020, 23:16

I had three (pairs of) jets on my Saab 9-5 Aero estate.

They certainly worked well.

I'd be interested to see how it turns out.

Keep us informed please.

Cheers

Dave

SwissXC90 · May 9th, 2020, 14:22

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Originally Posted by BilboBagginss

I occasionally drive a V40 which has 3 windscreen washer jets. The third jet certainly clears a grubby windscreen quicker.

Apart from the issue of drilling a hole in the bonnet of the XC90 and plumbing in a third washer (using a 3 way delivery valve) - is there anything that I’ve not thought of if I wanted to add a 3rd jet?

Pressure and volume.
Will the pump be able to generate the necessary 50% increase in pressure to supply the 50% increase in quantity of jets?

Likewise, will the dimensions of the existing pipes be sufficient for the higher volume needed for the 50% increase in quantity of jets?

BilboBagginss · May 9th, 2020, 15:13

Good point Swiss. Thanks.

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BilboBagginss Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My World	Washer jets I occasionally drive a V40 which has 3 windscreen washer jets. The third jet certainly clears a grubby windscreen quicker. Apart from the issue of drilling a hole in the bonnet of the XC90 and plumbing in a third washer (using a 3 way delivery valve) - is there anything that I’ve not thought of if I wanted to add a 3rd jet? Lockdown boredom is well and truly set in now! __________________ Running both a V70 T5 (2006) and XC90 D5 (2011) I have VIDA available if anybody is nearby! Proud Biker - VfrVTEC800

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BilboBagginss Member Last Online: Apr 19th, 2024 10:28 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My World	Good point Swiss. Thanks. __________________ Running both a V70 T5 (2006) and XC90 D5 (2011) I have VIDA available if anybody is nearby! Proud Biker - VfrVTEC800

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Harley Dave Volvo Driver Last Online: Yesterday 10:12 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Basingstoke	I had three (pairs of) jets on my Saab 9-5 Aero estate. They certainly worked well. I'd be interested to see how it turns out. Keep us informed please. Cheers Dave

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