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Offline Leroy

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New Windscreen Washer Jets
« on: October 13, 2019, 06:43:58 am »
Hi, has everyone seen the price of genuine washer jets? Mine are blocked and I’ve tried boiling them and descaler but they are still pants. There are cheap ones available on eBay but have bad reviews. Has anyone bought a decent set and can recommend any without having to spend £38 each?

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Re: New Windscreen Washer Jets
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2019, 09:42:38 pm »
I bought a rear one on eBay for £4, though haven’t installed it yet. Existing one is partially snapped off.


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Re: New Windscreen Washer Jets
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2019, 01:13:06 am »
I replaced mine last year, no way were they £38 for the pair though? From my dealership. I thought low 20s?

They were great to start with but after a while went a bit patchy - using AutoGlym wash, so I don't think it's my product.

How are people cleaning theirs? I used bi-carb on my originals but that made absolutely no difference...

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Re: New Windscreen Washer Jets
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2019, 08:17:09 pm »
Are they heated? I've seen genuine non heated ones for around 14 quid on Ebay.

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Re: New Windscreen Washer Jets
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2019, 07:22:38 am »
No not heated

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Re: New Windscreen Washer Jets
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2019, 10:25:59 am »
Sorry Leroy, cant help with replacement washer jets but wanted to ask if you used the proper VW screenwash or another brand wehn your old ones got blocked?

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Re: New Windscreen Washer Jets
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2019, 08:20:21 pm »
Been rubbish since I bought it, my washer bottle doesn’t have the gauze on either so that won’t help, but I use water only.

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Re: New Windscreen Washer Jets
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2019, 11:22:17 pm »
Hi, has everyone seen the price of genuine washer jets? Mine are blocked and I’ve tried boiling them and descaler but they are still pants. There are cheap ones available on eBay but have bad reviews. Has anyone bought a decent set and can recommend any without having to spend £38 each?

Don't buy the bay ones. They fit very loosely and its a stream rather than a spray. The front ones are about £12 each from the dealer. I had the same issue.

I empties the washes and poured a 500ml bottle of white vinegar in there and let it sit for 1-2 days. (Use it so it runs thru the lines) then used a good quality washer fluid (£2 from Aldi) and after 2-3 days it was spraying like brand new!

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Re: New Windscreen Washer Jets
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2019, 09:30:07 am »
Been rubbish since I bought it, my washer bottle doesn’t have the gauze on either so that won’t help, but I use water only.

When you get the new washer jets fitted, i would advise you use decent screen wash. I use the genuine VW stuff for the fact it is designed to keep the VW fan style washer jets from clogging up.

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Re: New Windscreen Washer Jets
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2019, 12:34:31 pm »
The VW stuff also has additives to make the wiper blades last a bit longer.  It's quite pricey but I like a smooth wipe  :smiley:


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