The washer jet upgrade part2!

[daveyonthemove]

Ok, Picked up the washers today and theres good news and bad news.
Good news: They are the fan type
Bad news: They are nearly twice as tall as the original ones (not enough clearance under the bonnet) and a fair bit longer, so this has set me a new challenge
Looks like the scuttle panel will have to come off and some DIY modding will be needed.
Will post pics of the new ones and some comparison pics of the old ones when i get home tonight.
If anyone is still wanting to do this, the part number is confirmed as:
6E 0955985B From VW and total cost for 2 is £3.74 plus VAT, but don't forget they reccomend you use the VAG screen wash at £1.96 a bottle.
Total inc VAT was £6.70.

 

[lc_allan]

I wonder if all the model washer jets are as tall, say for a polo etc.. Not sure if they have the fan type as well but knowing VAG they would have kept some parts universal to cut costs.

I got a bottle of screen wash for free after a service. What's so special about the VAG stuff than say the halfords own or other types?.

 

[daveyonthemove]

I wonder if all the model washer jets are as tall, say for a polo etc.. Not sure if they have the fan type as well but knowing VAG they would have kept some parts universal to cut costs.

I got a bottle of screen wash for free after a service. What's so special about the VAG stuff than say the halfords own or other types?.

I had a wander around the forecourt before buying, and checked the washers on most cars. All of them seemed to share the same ones i've just bought.

I have no idea on the difference between the screen wash, but it says it should be used with all VAG Fan washers, so i'm going to use it just to save the hassle of replacing them in the future.
I've a feeling this job may take some effort, but will be worth it.
Hopefully start it tomorrow, otherwise it will wait till saturday.

 

[Willie]

I take it you'll be making up a guide with pictures for us mere mortals
Cheers muchly

 

[daveyonthemove]

I take it you'll be making up a guide with pictures for us mere mortals
Cheers muchly

I plan to.
Will probably post it a guide, not as an add on to this thread, but link to it in here to save people trawling through pages of questions before finding the answer.

 

[Willie]

Your good to us, hope all goes well and the knuckles don't get too skint

 

[MDS]

What about other new cars, Fiat Puntos etc etc ... do they not have spray patterns and smaller jets ?

 

[daveyonthemove]

What about other new cars, Fiat Puntos etc etc ... do they not have spray patterns and smaller jets ?

Possibly.
I bought the Golf ones as they looked somewhere near the right width, however i was unable to view one properly without ordering it first, so now i have them i will make them work.
People are welcome to try an alternative and let us all know, in the meantime i'll do my best with these.

 

[Stan 24v]

The screen wash is down to the amount of alcohol and additives apparently. Cheapo halfords stuff can clog the pipes and harden the rubber on your wipers.

 

[daveyonthemove]

Right, heres a few pics for you all to compare and judge for yourself.
Bear in mind the original washers are a snug fit in the scuttle panel, so the new ones are going to make fitting a little awkward, but i hope to sort this tomorrow depending on weather.

I did plug them in to see how they sprayed, and they are perfect for what we are all looking for. No idea why SEAT couldn't do this in the first place.

 

[cupra_brown]

good work dave!

get that guide done now!

I need to feel the spray also!

 

[Willie]

Keeping us down at the bottom of the VAG pile
Who give a **** we'll mod our cars to the way they should have been made and stick two finger up to Audis, and perhaps overtake a few of them

 

[daveyonthemove]

Keeping us down at the bottom of the VAG pile
Who give a **** we'll mod our cars to the way they should have been made and stick two finger up to Audis, and perhaps overtake a few of them

Surprisingly my mates A3 doesn't have them either. VW seem to be more likely to have them, but SEAT are having a DIY revolution......

 

[oldman]

those spray ones are bl00dy massive compared to standard

 

[CHR15B]

Davey - My Dad's 35K A6 Quattaro does not have fan jets either so I wouldn't feel too bad about it

 

[MDS]

This post has just made me into a WASHER NUTTER ! I am going to take a peek at every bloody car i can find on the road...

Even if there is a nekid lady inside, i just dont care... all i want to see now are the washers..

I SHALL NOT REST UNTIL I FIND EM ...

 

[daveyonthemove]

Thats dedication worthy of a medal

 

[CupraMVR]

Just hope it aint to much of a job 2 fit them in.No cutting and trimming of plastics,I need sum better washers standard 1's are cra p

 

[daveyonthemove]

Just hope it aint to much of a job 2 fit them in.No cutting and trimming of plastics,I need sum better washers standard 1's are cra p

I've a feeling this mod won't be for you then.
The scuttle panel will need the holes enlarging to begin with, and i may need to fabricate some type of bracket to mount them below the level of the panel to give clearance for the bonnet.

 

[Leigh15]

This will be a top mod if you can get it to work - I miss the fan washers I had on the Ibiza