Classic WindowWash

bckeller · 10-16-2004, 06:05 PM

Hi gang,
So my lil classic is a cool car, I love it. But the windshield washer streams suck. I try to aim them, but they don't move, as far as I can tell. On the driver side, one stream is aimed just above where the wipers bottom is, the middle stream is to my right, and the right stream is in the center of the windshield, none where the bugs are right in front of my eyes!

I was curious if anyone knew of something that makes those streams spray's instead? To cover more ground?

If not, then is there a good way to reposition those streams??

TIA
BC
Long Beach, CA
2002 Prius
50,000+ miles

Frank Hudon · 10-16-2004, 07:05 PM

the washer jet's need to be cleaned. The best tool for doing this job is a small twist drill, obtainable from most tool supply houses. They come in a small assortment in a small case, also some hobby shops carry them as well. Were talking small here so don't break one off in the nozzle. Just push in and out a few times to break up the gunk in there then a quick flush with the wiper/washer switch and it should be as good as new. I don't recommend small wires as they are to easy to break off in the nozzle. If you have access to compressed air, take the hose of the nozzle and blow them out from the outside.

bckeller · 10-17-2004, 12:17 AM

what gauge are those lil holes?

Thanks,
BC

Frank Hudon · 10-17-2004, 12:26 AM

not sure on wire gauge as I don't have a gauge that reads under 20 here at home, but as a guess I'd say about .015" would probably be in the ball park. I have twist drills from .013" to 1" at work. I know a .015 will fit. I've never had much luck using wire as most of it isn't rolled round, it has flats and under magnification you'd think it was made with a hammer. All I've ever used since I started in the automotive trade 35 years ago was small twist drills.

10-16-2004, 06:05 PM	#1
bckeller Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 7 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Classic WindowWash Hi gang, So my lil classic is a cool car, I love it. But the windshield washer streams suck. I try to aim them, but they don't move, as far as I can tell. On the driver side, one stream is aimed just above where the wipers bottom is, the middle stream is to my right, and the right stream is in the center of the windshield, none where the bugs are right in front of my eyes! I was curious if anyone knew of something that makes those streams spray's instead? To cover more ground? If not, then is there a good way to reposition those streams?? TIA BC Long Beach, CA 2002 Prius 50,000+ miles

10-16-2004, 07:05 PM	#2
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	the washer jet's need to be cleaned. The best tool for doing this job is a small twist drill, obtainable from most tool supply houses. They come in a small assortment in a small case, also some hobby shops carry them as well. Were talking small here so don't break one off in the nozzle. Just push in and out a few times to break up the gunk in there then a quick flush with the wiper/washer switch and it should be as good as new. I don't recommend small wires as they are to easy to break off in the nozzle. If you have access to compressed air, take the hose of the nozzle and blow them out from the outside. __________________ You can quote me on this, People who drive vehicles that idle at a traffic light, are idiots. mine 2k3 avg. 5.36 for 46,915Km Best tank 4.4L per 100K 64.2 Imperial 53.4 U.S. gallon, MiniScanner, SilverStars, block heater, winter lips, in as of Oct 15, out on April 25. In again on Sept. 21st. her's 2k4 "B" avg. 6.01 for 42,317 Km Best tank 4.02L per 100K, CAN-view with OBD11 module and flashloader, SilverStars, 06 Chrome grill bar, Michelin HydroEdge, upper and lower grill blocker,upper out as of April 7, lower out on April 28. In again on Sept 21st.

10-17-2004, 12:17 AM	#3
bckeller Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 7 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Classic WindowWash what gauge are those lil holes? Thanks, BC

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10-17-2004, 12:26 AM	#4
Frank Hudon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,144 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	not sure on wire gauge as I don't have a gauge that reads under 20 here at home, but as a guess I'd say about .015" would probably be in the ball park. I have twist drills from .013" to 1" at work. I know a .015 will fit. I've never had much luck using wire as most of it isn't rolled round, it has flats and under magnification you'd think it was made with a hammer. All I've ever used since I started in the automotive trade 35 years ago was small twist drills.