Windscreen Washer Tubing - Spare one?

zircon · Sep 4th, 2005, 18:05

I have found recently that I am loosing all my washer fluid.

Having removed the bottle I have found one tube with nowhere to go - Can someone help me?

From the motor for the front it goes to a "T-Piece" which splits off the headlamp washers and then to another "T-Piece" which goes to the bonnet and one (about 9" long) is just dangling in the breeze - Cannot see anywhere for it to go!

Anyone goy any ideas?

Many thanks

James A · Sep 9th, 2005, 17:16

I think that it may be one of the headlamp washer tubes :)

zircon · Sep 9th, 2005, 20:07

James

Many thanks for you idea - I have checked this and on my 740SE there is a single tube from teh washer that goes to the NSF and then OSF headlamp washers. That tube is already accounted for.

IT really is a mystry where this one goes.

Hopefully someone will have an idea.

Cheers

Nigel

Paul Wildsmith · Sep 9th, 2005, 20:46

I'm pretty certain I had one on my 1990 760 - I think it was a breather tube of sorts.

warthog · Sep 9th, 2005, 20:56

Hi,

is there an air vent valve in the system? I think the system may be along the general lines of:- pressure pipe from pump to air vent valve, two pipes from valve, one to atmosphere and one to T connector (from there to headlights and windscreen).

Any help?

zircon · Sep 10th, 2005, 04:19

Paul, Brian

That s an interesting idea - I guess it must have a one way valve to stop it just pumping everything out.

I will pop into the Volvo Parts department and see because if there was some sort of valve it has gone AWOL now!

Will report back

Many thanks

Nigel

Peter Milnes · Sep 13th, 2005, 01:02

This is normal for the system so do not worry about it. I assume that the washers work satisfactorily. The headlamp washers should have a small version of the one-way valve for the windscreen washers and you may find a couple of inline filters. Is your car saloon or estate? If estate there will be two motors and vent tubing will be in place behind the filler tube. If saloon then only one motor and a screw closing off the vent pipe stub. I have to retrim the vent tube every six months or so as it tends to split, spraying windscreen washer fluid everywhere!

All the best, Peter.

Sep 4th, 2005, 18:05	#1
zircon Nigel Last Online: Dec 4th, 2009 11:00 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lewes	Windscreen Washer Tubing - Spare one? I have found recently that I am loosing all my washer fluid. Having removed the bottle I have found one tube with nowhere to go - Can someone help me? From the motor for the front it goes to a "T-Piece" which splits off the headlamp washers and then to another "T-Piece" which goes to the bonnet and one (about 9" long) is just dangling in the breeze - Cannot see anywhere for it to go! Anyone goy any ideas? Many thanks

Sep 9th, 2005, 17:16	#2
James A VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2014 10:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Volvograd	RE: Windscreen Washer Tubing - Spare one? I think that it may be one of the headlamp washer tubes :) __________________ 2002-2003: 1988 240GL manual saloon - Nameless 2003-Date: 1990 740SE automatic estate - The Volvo 2009-2014: 1997 V70SE 2.5 10v manual estate - The Volvo 2 aka TV2 2014-Date: 1992 940SE Turbo automatic estate 'Wentworth' - The Wentworth

Sep 9th, 2005, 20:07	#3
zircon Nigel Last Online: Dec 4th, 2009 11:00 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lewes	RE: Windscreen Washer Tubing - Spare one? James Many thanks for you idea - I have checked this and on my 740SE there is a single tube from teh washer that goes to the NSF and then OSF headlamp washers. That tube is already accounted for. IT really is a mystry where this one goes. Hopefully someone will have an idea. Cheers Nigel

Sep 9th, 2005, 20:46	#4
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 08:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: Windscreen Washer Tubing - Spare one? I'm pretty certain I had one on my 1990 760 - I think it was a breather tube of sorts.

Sep 9th, 2005, 20:56	#5
warthog VOC Member Last Online: Oct 30th, 2021 14:51 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	RE: Windscreen Washer Tubing - Spare one? Hi, is there an air vent valve in the system? I think the system may be along the general lines of:- pressure pipe from pump to air vent valve, two pipes from valve, one to atmosphere and one to T connector (from there to headlights and windscreen). Any help? __________________ Brian '96 T5 Estate Auto

Sep 10th, 2005, 04:19	#6
zircon Nigel Last Online: Dec 4th, 2009 11:00 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lewes	RE: Windscreen Washer Tubing - Spare one? Paul, Brian That s an interesting idea - I guess it must have a one way valve to stop it just pumping everything out. I will pop into the Volvo Parts department and see because if there was some sort of valve it has gone AWOL now! Will report back Many thanks Nigel

Sep 13th, 2005, 01:02	#7
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: Windscreen Washer Tubing - Spare one? This is normal for the system so do not worry about it. I assume that the washers work satisfactorily. The headlamp washers should have a small version of the one-way valve for the windscreen washers and you may find a couple of inline filters. Is your car saloon or estate? If estate there will be two motors and vent tubing will be in place behind the filler tube. If saloon then only one motor and a screw closing off the vent pipe stub. I have to retrim the vent tube every six months or so as it tends to split, spraying windscreen washer fluid everywhere! All the best, Peter.

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