Heated Screen Washers Kit - Page 3

Dragrad · 30th August 2008, 22:31

How long will the washer pump last with all this added weight of water to push? (Just a thought....)

baxlin · 31st August 2008, 08:15

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

How long will the washer pump last with all this added weight of water to push? (Just a thought....)

Change it for one from a tourer that pushes water all the way to the rear of the car maybe? Unless of course as on some cars there's a second separate reservoir at the back - sorry I don't have a Tourer to check...................

malcolm

Moonstone · 31st August 2008, 08:26

No extra reservoir, AFAIK. What temperature would that fluid reach after the engine has reached normal temp? Would it still be safe? The coolant itself is likely to be over 80°C.

comet · 31st August 2008, 15:30

I obtained one from SMC and I found that you could fit the loom from the wheel well, bottom to bonnet, and I did not cut the plugs.

Keith O · 31st August 2008, 15:52

If I remember correctly, the instructions show the loom going down into the wheel arch next to the bonnet hinge, not through the original hole. I scratched my head for ages before spotting that.

cjmillsnun · 1st September 2008, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Dragrad

Hi all,

Living up to my avtar...

Does anyone have any views on the following ?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=015

Any pitfalls?

Dunno if you have already got the kit. But I got one off Les at SMC and all I can say is it is worth it.

Dragrad · 1st September 2008, 21:11

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Originally Posted by cjmillsnun

Dunno if you have already got the kit. But I got one off Les at SMC and all I can say is it is worth it.

Yes got it

Will try to fit on this weekend, as well as door finishers, jacking points, and one or two other things , seeing as I'll have the front of the car off

JohnDotCom · 1st September 2008, 21:35

Lots more jobs not to forget while front is off,

Including Cleaning out Washer Bottle.
Fit 2nd Horn if required.
Fit new "O" Rings (Jules supplier)
Fit Fan Resistor (Jules Supplier)
Check and rectify wire chaffing to lights.
Change all bolts/Nuts for Stainless.
Lubricate Bonnet Locking Receptor.
Change Indicators (MK2) if full of water.

Dragrad · 1st September 2008, 21:54

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

Lots more jobs not to forget while front is off,

Including Cleaning out Washer Bottle.
Fit 2nd Horn if required. Already fitted
Fit new "O" Rings (Jules supplier)
Fit Fan Resistor (Jules Supplier)
Check and rectify wire chaffing to lights.
Change all bolts/Nuts for Stainless.
Lubricate Bonnet Locking Receptor.
Change Indicators (MK2) if full of water.

Lots more jobs not to forget while front is off,

Including Cleaning out Washer Bottle. Planned

Fit 2nd Horn if required. Already fitted

Fit new "O" Rings (Jules supplier) Got - ready to fit

Fit Fan Resistor (Jules Supplier) ??

Check and rectify wire chaffing to lights. Planned

Change all bolts/Nuts for Stainless. Not planned, will need to look at it
Lubricate Bonnet Locking Receptor. Planned

Change Indicators (MK2) if full of water.

OK on that, but need to replace faded bulb

JohnDotCom · 1st September 2008, 21:57

If you have a two speed fan and the old type small Resistor this is the only bit that fails on the 2 speed fans.
Jules Resistor kit is a upgraded heavy duty unit that should have been fitted as standard.

30th August 2008, 22:31	#21
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	How long will the washer pump last with all this added weight of water to push? (Just a thought....) __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

31st August 2008, 08:26	#23
Moonstone Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 412 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	No extra reservoir, AFAIK. What temperature would that fluid reach after the engine has reached normal temp? Would it still be safe? The coolant itself is likely to be over 80°C.

31st August 2008, 15:30	#24
comet Avid contributor CDTConnSE Wreg 102000mls Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Grappenhall. Cheshire Posts: 105 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 1 Post	I obtained one from SMC and I found that you could fit the loom from the wheel well, bottom to bonnet, and I did not cut the plugs.

31st August 2008, 15:52	#25
Keith O Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SOUTHAMPTON Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If I remember correctly, the instructions show the loom going down into the wheel arch next to the bonnet hinge, not through the original hole. I scratched my head for ages before spotting that.

1st September 2008, 21:35	#28
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Lots more jobs not to forget while front is off, Including Cleaning out Washer Bottle. Fit 2nd Horn if required. Fit new "O" Rings (Jules supplier) Fit Fan Resistor (Jules Supplier) Check and rectify wire chaffing to lights. Change all bolts/Nuts for Stainless. Lubricate Bonnet Locking Receptor. Change Indicators (MK2) if full of water.

1st September 2008, 21:57	#30
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	If you have a two speed fan and the old type small Resistor this is the only bit that fails on the 2 speed fans. Jules Resistor kit is a upgraded heavy duty unit that should have been fitted as standard.