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tclark Samba Member
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tclark Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:11 am Post subject: |
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So I read some idea's about a home built "wet wiper arm"
does any body know of or used a commercial kits
I see a few marine applcations
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/1/1/11890-win...-arms.html
but I cant see any off the shelf truck/car systems ?? _________________ 89 Westy with TDI AHU 1.9 manual lots of mods
85 GL 1.9, auto (for sold) |
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seanjenn Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2009 Posts: 722 Location: TAOS
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Some of the Dodge vans I've dealt with in the past had them. Lates eighties early nineties full size. You could probably find the fitting in a salvage yard. Been thinking about doing this to my own van. _________________ 1987 GL Sunroof
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tclark Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2005 Posts: 926
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1621 Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2006 Posts: 2174
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:20 am Post subject: |
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Besides being cool and different, is there any benefit to having a three-way nozzle or wet-arm wiper over the single jet nozzle?
As for other compatible nozzles, I recall there being a problem finding a vehicle with the proper spray angle. Not saying it doesn't exist, it just might be difficult to find and/or adapt. Vanagons suffer from blunt nose syndrome. _________________ '85 Westy |
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tclark Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 10:26 am Post subject: |
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1621 wrote: |
Besides being cool and different, is there any benefit to having a three-way nozzle or wet-arm wiper over the single jet nozzle?
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I ski every weekend & coming home in the sleet/mud/muck/sand etc
& I just cant see sometimes (read hell shock last weekend the 18 wheel blast)
I am hoping i guess that getting more fluid on the window in the 'right' place
is gonna let me see the road & if the fluid is right on the arm then its not gonna streak cause there will be fluid all along the blade length ? _________________ 89 Westy with TDI AHU 1.9 manual lots of mods
85 GL 1.9, auto (for sold)
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seanjenn Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:34 am Post subject: |
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I agree, more fluid to windshield has got to better. Kind dumb that with big windshield like that they put such pidley-assed washer jets on them. _________________ 1987 GL Sunroof
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Terry Kay Banned
Joined: June 22, 2003 Posts: 13331
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Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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Dodge Van arm mounted washer nozzles clip right on the arm with no problem, and will get the wash right to the glass--where ya going to get the washer hoses from, up to the nozzles ,and still have them look like they belong there?
This might be the only problem, unless you wanna drill a couple of holes in the cowel. _________________ T.K. |
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BlackDogVan Samba Member
Joined: December 21, 2007 Posts: 855 Location: Vancouver Island
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 12:55 am Post subject: |
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I have a 3 squirter on the drivers side, fantastic upgrade. Really makes a huge difference in messy driving conditions. I ordered a set from a ebay england vendor & split the cost with a buddy. |
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Terry Kay Banned
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 1:00 am Post subject: |
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Now that I'm thinking about it the later Mopar nozzles are two way, and mount on the front cowel.
They give a nice heavy dual spray pattern on the glass.
Might be able to pick a couple up at a bone yard , and make them fit pretty easy.
I think from 97 on up are the dual nozzle cowel mounts. _________________ T.K. |
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1621 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2010 11:36 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tip BlackDog. Here's a link to eBay UK.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-T3-T25-CAMPER-WINDSCREEN-...45ebcad6dc
Does sound promising when you point it out - six jets of fluid as opposed to two.
$64.00 USD + shipping is steep for a couple nozzles though. Maybe one of the US vendors could be convinced to bring some in, even for a limited run. _________________ '85 Westy |
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tclark Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:08 am Post subject: |
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OK you gear HEADs WTF did he get these matched up from
BlackDog did you see any interesting markings on the nozzles that gave away what vehicle he got these from ?
THERE IS NO WAY they are custom these guys have just figured out what OEM nozzle happens to be a direct fit _________________ 89 Westy with TDI AHU 1.9 manual lots of mods
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madspaniard Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2008 Posts: 3795 Location: Alameda, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:56 am Post subject: |
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If we can't figureout the part number I propose a group purchase sharing shipping costs. Who would be in? _________________ 1991 Westy auto w/ Peloquin TBD
"The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad” - Salvador Dali |
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tclark Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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madspaniard wrote: |
If we can't figureout the part number I propose a group purchase sharing shipping costs. Who would be in? |
shipping is not bad $13 or so for mail
its the $35 for 1-3 way nozzle that kinda chokes me up
when you can get a set of 2 for $9 for most any jap/us vehicle
shipped for $1.99 from asia
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280375069279 _________________ 89 Westy with TDI AHU 1.9 manual lots of mods
85 GL 1.9, auto (for sold) |
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taigagreen Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2005 Posts: 417 Location: Norway
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Do you have the Smart car in the States? Made by Mercedes... The three-jet washers are from the first-gen Smart Four-Two. Cheaper to buy directly from the dealer I think.
Had a set of these on a previous syncro and the are simply excellent! _________________ 88 Westfalia Club Joker syncro AAZ i/c
99 Transporter syncro 2.5 TDi |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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yes, we have the samart car here. I thought that there was issues with getting it to aim down enough to hit the windshield. Will have to go by the dealer and buy one for a test fit. Tanks for the info taigagreen |
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taigagreen Samba Member
Joined: October 29, 2005 Posts: 417 Location: Norway
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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syncrodoka wrote: |
yes, we have the samart car here. I thought that there was issues with getting it to aim down enough to hit the windshield. Will have to go by the dealer and buy one for a test fit. Tanks for the info taigagreen |
The individual jets can be adjusted with a needle. You will have to make your own gasket, no big deal. _________________ 88 Westfalia Club Joker syncro AAZ i/c
99 Transporter syncro 2.5 TDi |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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Gonna swing by the dealer tomorrow. Thanks |
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1621 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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syncrodoka wrote: |
Gonna swing by the dealer tomorrow. Thanks |
Just when I was running low on projects, you guys start putting stuff in my head!
Let us know how that Smart car project work out. My neighbor has two in his driveway so maybe I'll cruise over and take a look. _________________ '85 Westy |
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PDXWesty Samba Member
Joined: April 11, 2006 Posts: 6243 Location: Portland OR
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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My 02 Nissan Pathfinder has 3-way sprayers. I wonder if they would work. _________________ 89 Westy 2.1 Auto |
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