Dreaded headlamp washers.

CatmanV2

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OK so I have this. One thing I didn't check and right now I'm going through screenwash faster than petrol....

I took a risk and sourced a used RHS nozzle from a site in Lithuania of all places. By the time I'd paid shipping and customs (!) it may not have been such a clear cut idea but we are where we are.

It's arrived. It looks in pretty good nick. The seal (which I think is what's failing on mine) seems quite hard and there is evidence of (limescale) deposits on the nozzles.

So question:
Is there any thing like gummiplege thatI might be sensible to put on the seal?
Any suggestions as to how (or if I should) clean this at all?

Simply looking for the best chance of success.

Cheers

C
 

CatmanV2

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Are the seals not just o rings and could be replaced like we do on numerous lines ?
A little bit of lube before connecting and I don't mean spit ;)

No, it's the seal where it pops up :)

Detumescent....
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Priapic

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I strongly feel that lube always has its place, but I don't think Lurpak is the go to here, so suggestions?

C
 

Oneball

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I doubt that white bit is the seal, it’s shape just wouldn’t work effectively, there’s likely to be an o-ring on the inner that seals against the outer tube.
 

philw696

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I doubt that white bit is the seal, it’s shape just wouldn’t work effectively, there’s likely to be an o-ring on the inner that seals against the outer tube.
Totally agree but getting it apart will be another matter mate.
 

CatmanV2

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Have you connected it up to see if it leaks ?

No. Bumper off job. Potentially

I doubt that white bit is the seal, it’s shape just wouldn’t work effectively, there’s likely to be an o-ring on the inner that seals against the outer tube.

Hmm, But the tube isn't round.....
More that C’s hard seal isn’t the seal. I wouldn’t attempt to get it apart. Well actually I would. And it’d break and then I’d wish I’d listened to the little voice in my head!

Which is why I might try on the one we remove :)

C
 

Bebs

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AV replaced my offside front one at the last service, was leaking and a repair was not possible.
 

Oneball

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Hmm, But the tube isn't round.....




C

The internal bore of the outer will be round and the end of the inner (that you can’t see) will be round. The white bit will be to hold it in along with fitting in the groove to stop rotation.
 

CatmanV2

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The internal bore of the outer will be round and the end of the inner (that you can’t see) will be round. The white bit will be to hold it in along with fitting in the groove to stop rotation.

Right, gotcha. So the 'collar' with the mounting bracket turns. I'm going to have a crack at taking the old one apart. Seems to be a push, or lock fit. Probably be a while.

WD40 down pas the what bit it lube the seal? Bad idea? I've ordered some Gummipflege anyway as it suddenly occurred to me that the odd noise from my driver's door may well be rubber

C
 

P R

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You can connect an air line and check its working, thats what they did with mine at the garage
 

Sam McGoo

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For lubricating o-rings and seals always use silicone grease. In a tube or pot is best so you can rub/work it on with your fingers .

For awkward to reach places get a silicon sray.

Gummipflege is great for door and window seals etc, as it's not 'greasy' but for actually lubricating seals, use the real thing.
 

CatmanV2

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You can connect an air line and check its working, thats what they did with mine at the garage

If I had one, I would ;)

For lubricating o-rings and seals always use silicone grease. In a tube or pot is best so you can rub/work it on with your fingers .

For awkward to reach places get a silicon sray.

Gummipflege is great for door and window seals etc, as it's not 'greasy' but for actually lubricating seals, use the real thing.

Fab. I I have some in the bedside cabinet.

No seriously it's in the garage ;)

C
 

CatmanV2

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I wonder if I should put this in the terrible jokes thread.....

Looking at how I might replace this, turns out someone at HQ thought it would be jolly amusing to rivet the washer units to the back of the bumper from behind. With about 20mm of space aft. So sod all chance of drilling that out with dropping the bumper :(

I guess I might be able to dremmel it off, blind but I'\m not sure I want to risk damaging the (blind) turrets it's riveted to. And even if I did, can't get a rivet gun behind it!

Gah!

C
 

DLax69

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I wonder if I should put this in the terrible jokes thread.....

Looking at how I might replace this, turns out someone at HQ thought it would be jolly amusing to rivet the washer units to the back of the bumper from behind. With about 20mm of space aft. So sod all chance of drilling that out with dropping the bumper :(

I guess I might be able to dremmel it off, blind but I'\m not sure I want to risk damaging the (blind) turrets it's riveted to. And even if I did, can't get a rivet gun behind it!

Gah!

C
And now, children, we all know why @CatmanV2 dreads his headlamp washers! Any questions?