ZX windscreen washers
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ZX windscreen washers
For some time my screenwashers had become weaker and weaker until they eventually failed to reach the windscreen....
So I decided to take action - eventually pinned it down to what I thought was a pipe connector near the front scuttle. I removed said device with the intention of rodding it through.
After trying wire and eventually a drill I realised that it was in fact a non-return valve which was obviously designed to stop the washer water from draining back to the reservoir and thus increasing the time for the jet to start. As this had siezed, I decided to temporarily replace it with a normal pipe connector.
This has had two effects.
1) It takes a split second longer for the water to start (as expected) however, the pump is powerful and the wipers hardly have a chance to move before the water hits the screen.
2) The washer pipes under the bonnnet now no longer remain full of water and no longer freeze solid!!!!!!
I think that item 2 more than outweighs item 1
So I decided to take action - eventually pinned it down to what I thought was a pipe connector near the front scuttle. I removed said device with the intention of rodding it through.
After trying wire and eventually a drill I realised that it was in fact a non-return valve which was obviously designed to stop the washer water from draining back to the reservoir and thus increasing the time for the jet to start. As this had siezed, I decided to temporarily replace it with a normal pipe connector.
This has had two effects.
1) It takes a split second longer for the water to start (as expected) however, the pump is powerful and the wipers hardly have a chance to move before the water hits the screen.
2) The washer pipes under the bonnnet now no longer remain full of water and no longer freeze solid!!!!!!
I think that item 2 more than outweighs item 1
2007 C6 2,7 HDI exclusive 95k
2004 C5 VTR HDI 103k
2004 C5 VTR HDI 103k
Hi Anders,
Yes I do use antifreeze but find that if I use it a concentration that's strong enough to always prevent freezing, it doesn't clean the screen as well as my usual clearalex and water mix. (tends to become greasy after a while). anyway, if I can get away without using it - I'd rather!
Yes I do use antifreeze but find that if I use it a concentration that's strong enough to always prevent freezing, it doesn't clean the screen as well as my usual clearalex and water mix. (tends to become greasy after a while). anyway, if I can get away without using it - I'd rather!
2007 C6 2,7 HDI exclusive 95k
2004 C5 VTR HDI 103k
2004 C5 VTR HDI 103k
Apparently they make a 'mist jet' for the Xsara that uses less water and cleans your screen better than the normal nozzles.
I am going to fit some as soon as the local dealer gets them for me. Cost seems to vary between £4.50 and £6 a pair.. More details can be found on the peugeot forum..
I am going to fit some as soon as the local dealer gets them for me. Cost seems to vary between £4.50 and £6 a pair.. More details can be found on the peugeot forum..
James. (Nr M67 East of Manchester).
Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
Wedgewood Blue 75 CTD auto Connoissaur. 2002. 144k. used daily. ave mpg 40 ish.
Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
Wedgewood Blue 75 CTD auto Connoissaur. 2002. 144k. used daily. ave mpg 40 ish.
Hi mezuk. I haven't actually seen any yet so not sure how they fit, but my ZX go underneath as well oeerr.. lol. I copy pasted the following from the Peugeot forum..
>>After driving my Dads 406,i too liked the mist jets.I got a pair from Peugeot 2 mths ago for about £6.Same fitting on the Xantia.Worked a treat until the left side blocked up again.I`ve since replaced the hose/tubing under the bonnet leading to the jets,no probs since.There was quite a bit of gunk trapped in the pipes.
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Neil P,97 TD VSX, 156000m,115BHP.<<
>>After driving my Dads 406,i too liked the mist jets.I got a pair from Peugeot 2 mths ago for about £6.Same fitting on the Xantia.Worked a treat until the left side blocked up again.I`ve since replaced the hose/tubing under the bonnet leading to the jets,no probs since.There was quite a bit of gunk trapped in the pipes.
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Neil P,97 TD VSX, 156000m,115BHP.<<
James. (Nr M67 East of Manchester).
Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
Wedgewood Blue 75 CTD auto Connoissaur. 2002. 144k. used daily. ave mpg 40 ish.
Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
Wedgewood Blue 75 CTD auto Connoissaur. 2002. 144k. used daily. ave mpg 40 ish.
I bought some Xsara washerjet for my Bro's 306 for Xmas, £4.50odd all in, just not worth a trip to the scrappers.
They make a huge differance, the windscreen gets completely soaked before the wipers even move! lol
I too wouldn't mind a set for the ZX but the xaras as you say are on the top & the ZX under the rear lip, I personally like this idea.
I thought the mk2 Xantia's were mist types but they're not. If you could get them heated too that would be ace.
Keep us posted 8)
They make a huge differance, the windscreen gets completely soaked before the wipers even move! lol
I too wouldn't mind a set for the ZX but the xaras as you say are on the top & the ZX under the rear lip, I personally like this idea.
I thought the mk2 Xantia's were mist types but they're not. If you could get them heated too that would be ace.
Keep us posted 8)
Heated mist jets?? We talking steam cleaning now? lol.. be great for deicing the screen on cold mornings. lol..
Picking the jets up tomorrow (friday), have a hacksaw, tyre lever, big hammer, and superglue ready to make them fit .
Picking the jets up tomorrow (friday), have a hacksaw, tyre lever, big hammer, and superglue ready to make them fit .
James. (Nr M67 East of Manchester).
Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
Wedgewood Blue 75 CTD auto Connoissaur. 2002. 144k. used daily. ave mpg 40 ish.
Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
Wedgewood Blue 75 CTD auto Connoissaur. 2002. 144k. used daily. ave mpg 40 ish.
Sorry,but i cant find the invoice for them.But 1st thing i`ll ring the Pug garage with my Dad`s 406 reg number & get a part number for you.No,they are not heated.
I had to use a bit of super glue on mine.They are indentical to my Xantia jets,but just did`nt clip in right.But a few mins of fettling got them right.Vast improvement over std jets.
I had to use a bit of super glue on mine.They are indentical to my Xantia jets,but just did`nt clip in right.But a few mins of fettling got them right.Vast improvement over std jets.
53`406 est SE Hdi 140,110k