3-way windshield washer nozzles old topic any New Ideas ??

[unclekenz]

[skills@eurocarsplus]

[jimf909]

um, unkelkenz gets free shipping (aussie), 'mericans like you and me have to look elsewhere.

[unclekenz]

[ProvoCyclist]

Just out here dealing with title issues, so why not resurrect a pretty dead thread?

Ive recently been infatuated with the little Kei trucks from Japan. Tiny, tiny pickup trucks basically. BUT, one thing ive noticed is the windscreen sprayers: They are perfect for what we need. 1" long (or longer if you need), dual nozzle, and bolts in from behind (the only downside ive seen). The ones ive seen are from a 1990 Suzuki Carry, part number 38480-80000.

Just another possible option for those that are looking.
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Clark
Current: 1986 Tintop GL 2wd, stock 2.1L, manual trans, Flash Silver LP7Y.

Past: 1985 Sunroof GL, 2wd, Subaru 3.3L, manual trans, resprayed to Diamond Silver L97A

[Twan]

I'd really like to find one that sprays in a fan pattern rather than the 3 individual streams. On my 4Runner, I was able to use Honda Odyssey nozzles that snapped right in. They were way easier to adjust than the individual stream sprayers too.
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1984 2wd 7 Passenger Tin Top

[Chilepines]

I’m stuck trying to figure out how to replace the nozzles in the first place. The GoWesty video shows just popping them out and popping the new one in, with a long and freely mobile hose behind. Mine don’t seem to come out so easily and I’m concerned I’m going to break it and leaves hose hidden behind the dash. The Bentley is not so clear either.
Any suggestions for how to pull the nozzle out?
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White 89 Westy with 2004 Subaru EJ25 - Betty

[DuncanS]

Don't bother--convert to a wet arm. Far, far better than nozzles.

Duncan

[Chilepines]

[elizer]

I dont recall having to do much to get them out. After I just used hose clamps to keep it from slipping back in. Maybe use a plastic trim tool to get under it to sort of pop it off.
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91 syncro westy fas tdi

[DuncanS]

[Chilepines]

I can get under the nozzle and it is pulled out about 1 cm, but it does not want to come out further than that. Is the line coming straight into the end of the nozzle? Is there some length to it that I can work with? Or is there a 90 degree fitting there, as shown in some of the replacement options? If I lose the washer fluid hose, is it going in behind the dash, or is that accessible from under the grill (doesn't seem like it is)?
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White 89 Westy with 2004 Subaru EJ25 - Betty

[do.dah]

You hafta turn the nozzle one way or the other, about 90 degrees, then it should just pull out. Think twist and lock.
If they don't twist/rotate, try a channel lock that just barely or loosely grips the nozzle.
I used a clothes pin to hold the hose while swapping nozzles.

[DuncanS]

[MsTaboo]

[ALIKA T3]

[DuncanS]

Sorry not to get back sooner. Ms Taboo--Ye of little faith.

I stand by my claim. Here are some pics showing set up and spray distribution.
What the nozzles look like mounted up. Note in the top photo the L shape additions welded to the arm to get the nozzles away from the wiper and in front of it a it wipes. The Ls can be bent to adjust the spray pattern to the part of the glass you want.

From above showing the distance to the glass and relationship to the blade.

And the distribution.

For this pic the wiper was removed and a block of wood taped on the end of the arm at the height above the glass it normally is. Only squirted at the bottom of the stroke. Wiper blade lying on the glass below the arm to show that the water goes all the way to the end of the blade.

I'll bet this puts 3 times as much washer fluid on the glass as the stock squirters. And driving speed and wind don't matter at all. I've had these arms on at least 4 T3s over the past 20 years. Clean them up, repaint and put them on the next one.

If anyone cares, let me know and I'll make a topic on this conversion which I highly recommend. Inexpensive and it replaces all the 35 YO hose 'n stuff.

Duncan

[vanis13]

[DuncanS]

OK, but it will take a while as there are tons of pre winter projects which need attention.

Duncan

[Chilepines]