FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

I'm after advice as to what other people have done regarding windscreen washers.
I know that there was an original nozzle that screwed into the base of the wiper mount but haven't been able to find any through my scrounging.

I purchased a kit some time ago but the nozzles that I have require me to drill holes in my bonnet and I'm not really happy to do that, maybe only as a last resort.
 
Are the original ones available aftermarket now or does anybody have a set for sale. ;D

Neil

Neil, you can find a/market washers on ebay for around $50. Look under windscreen wiper washers or fc holden.
Regards Jim

Thanks Jim will check it out.

Regards
Neil

Neil,

If eBay doesn't work out, try the Rover P6 ones from Mark Richmond at dmspares@internode.on.net. They need to have the ends cut off, but are a screw-in fit - see the guide below:

http://www.scribd.com/full/52759445?access_key=key-kxqe4whgmxhdfp90wj5

Cheers,
Harv.

Neil, sent an email to dm spares regarding the rover washers, they sent back 2nd hand @ $44 & new @ $55 a pair plus postage, both in stock. Hope this helps.
Regards Jim    ps I'll be ordering the new ones at those prices

Thanks for the info Jim.
Are the Rover ones chromed the ones on ebay are brass at the moment but the guy says that chrome ones are coming.

I still don't know if I can get the plugs out of my bezzels yet  :-\ had better try as may have to get them as well and the guy on ebay says he has them also available but I havent seen a price yet. Hopefully mine will come out.

Thanks for the help and Regards
Neil

Neil, I had a bit of a time getting the screw out of mine, small flat blade screwdriver and a few taps on the bench got it out.
Jim

ps if you look on the site harv posted it looks like they are chrome.
Jim

Will let you know how I get on.

Neil

Your right Jim I just printed out the document and the nozzle looks good (page 19 of the doc). I like the idea of being able to adjust them both ways. I will wait and see if I can get my screws out before buying a pair but I agree with you the price is good.

Neil

Good news I put a screw driver on the plugs in my bezzels and they just unscrewed without any effort, I've had the car 16 years and never touched them so they must have been taken out sometime in the past or I am just lucky.

Anyway will order a couple of the Rover nozzles from Mark Richmond and problem solved.

Thanks for the help.

Neil

Jim

Do a Ebay search for "55 56 57 58 Chevy Windshield Washer Spray Nozzles" and you will find them ex USA. I landed them in OZ around $14 including Postage.

Just copy and paste text into eBay

Fit straight in.

Good Luck

Regards

Craig D

Chrome Rover nozzles on Ebay UK for $12.80 a pair delivered to OZ. Cheers Jack.

Neil, I just looked on the ebay site for chev washers, chrome nozzles approx $7 pair plus post they are a neat looking unit.
Regards Jim

Jack, which site did you find them on, just had a quick look without much luck.
Regards Jim

Jim I just purchased a pair of the Chevy nozzles from ebay $15.85 USD which includes postage to WA.

They do look really good in the picture thanks, Craig D for the info.

Another mod done and dusted thanks for the help and info guys.

Regards Neil 

I know the vanes in the superchargers I have are fibre/cloth reinforced bakelite which is probably the same material as Dave mentioned for circuit boards. Im pretty sure it is also known as Phenolic which can still be bought in sheets. There are also some variants around known as Micarta,Delrin,Tuffnol. I have heard that some materials do swell but havent heard that they are affected by fuel.

I was looking for a more modern  type material which would create less friction,wear and heat.
(without reinventing the wheel)
 
Gary.

oops, sorry fellas that last reply was intended for "Norman Supercharger"

Gary.

Neil, I was thinking of the same, they are a neat looking unit and should look good on the car.
Regards  Jim

Jim, sorry about the slow reply, it's been a big w/end!.Here is the Ebay UK store where I purchased the nozzles http://stores.ebay.com.au/jumblemaster?_trksid=p4340.l2563. The item no is 190611772109. Hope this helps, Cheers Jack.

Thanks Jack, I've gone with Neil and ordered the Chev ones after all they are a GM product and they look neat.
Regards Jim

Jim or anybody else can you tell me the OD of the washer nozzle pipe under the dash. I went to put the hose from the kit I have on to the pipes the other day and it is slightly to big in the ID.
Promise this is my last question on this thread ;D

Neil

Neil, thats what the forum is all about, I've measured one of my blocks the tube is about 3mm od I've seen comments on the forum about tube for fish tank pumps being used as a suply line to the washer.
Regards Jim

Tubes are 1/8" OD (3.2mm). SuperCheap sells vacuum hose by the metre that will fit. Ed Ho's 4mm sprinkler system barb modification is highly reccomended (see the washer doc) to prevent leaks or blowoff.

Cheers,
Harv.

Thanks guys really appreciate the help.

Harv where do I find the 'washer doc'

Regards
Neil

You'll find the link to the washer doc on the fourth post of this thread  ;D.

Heres another copy of the link: http://www.scribd.com/full/52759445?access_key=key-kxqe4whgmxhdfp90wj5

Ed's barbed tube modification is on page 25.

Cheers,
Harv (chief apprentice windscreen washer fiddler).

Thanks Harve have got it now

Neil

Harv,your a legend, forgot all about that link what an easy way to solve the problem of the hose falling off(nothing worse than being pissed on inside the car).
Neil, got an email from the states, my washers are on the way. I to will be fitting the barbs to mine.
Regards Jim

Neil, I forgot to ask, what did you use for your washer bottle? Ihave an aftermarket kit from rares that looks like the old torana that screws onto the inner guard.
Jim

Jim I bought a washer bottle kit years ago when I started my conversion and I don't remember where I got it. It does screw to the inner guard however the motor/pump is underneath and I have been having drama with the motor hitting the step of the inner guard and not letting the screw holes on the bottle luggs sit low enough so I went and purchased a polished metal tank from Rares, the motor also fits underneath but I have modified it so the motor now sits in the side and welded up the hole in the bottom so that there are no more issues.
I have seen a plastic tank that had the motor recessed into the front and I think I was told it was a HQ but I'm not really sure.

Good news about the nozzles being on their way you will probably get yours first as I'm in WA.

Neil

Neil, I had a look at mine this afternoon, I'm going to mount it near the lh hinge  there looks as if there's enough room although I'll have to make up a bracket to keep it off the hinge. I also did the washer posts today, I used a straight connector barb instead of the 't' peice used on the fb/ek site. I put an 1/8in. bit in my drill press and carefully reamed it out(took a few goes) end result is a full length adaptor so the hose will have more grip when installed (just had to trim off the centre block).
Regards Jim

Just received my washer nozzles from the states on friday and fitted them. They are great and work really well. Have now completed the installation and everything working from the new switch that was mentioned in the wiper motor mod.
One question "Where my nozzles screw in at the base of the wiper arms both nozzles are on the passenger side should one be on the left and one on the right I am thinking that somebody in the past may have fitted 2 drivers side bezzals as the passenger side washer nozzle does spray a little to the passenger side."

I think all the bezels are right hand, I've looked at all the ones I have as well as another boby I just purchased and they are all the same. Right side squirts under the wiper and left sid behind the wiper. I got mine last week as well but forgot to post the photos.
Jim

Correct - all bases have the squirter on the same side.

Ken

Bugger Ken, you got me curious and made me go digging through the windscreen washer parts box again  ;D

You're right, the FE/FC bases are all tapped on one side only, whilst the FB ones are tapped on both sides on each bezel (not that FB will fit FE/FC).

Cheers,
Harv.