i plan on de-wipering the back of my mk2, however, i wanna sort out my washer jet problem as well... basically, when i use the front jets, it runs out the back jet as well and i dont know why. is there an easy fix to stop this from happening? its not so bad when u have a wiper to clean up, but will annoy me when the wiper is gone.

bung end up on it fill the little hole with sealant or sumat lol

Benny 1992 said:

bung end up on it fill the little hole with sealant or sumat lol

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its an option, but id rather do the job properly if i can. lol

SamuraiDragon said:

its an option, but id rather do the job properly if i can. lol

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disconnect it

Benny 1992 said:

disconnect it

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how u disconnect it without it p!ssing screen wash everywhere? more to the point, where u disconnect it from?

There is a one way valve system in the front washer tube where the pipe splits from front to rear to the washer bottle.

When the pump runs one way the one way valve directs the water to the front jets, and vice versa.

These often play up and leak. You just need to replace that three way plastic valve piece.

D.

onlypuntos said:

There is a one way valve system in the front washer tube where the pipe splits from front to rear to the washer bottle.

When the pump runs one way the one way valve directs the water to the front jets, and vice versa.

These often play up and leak. You just need to replace that three way plastic valve piece.

D.

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got a link for anywhere i can get one? did a search on fleabay and cant find anything.

oh, and where is this valve located? is it accessible from the engine bay or do i need to get to it through the wheel arch?

Hi,

No idea where to get one from, i always just take off another car. Mk1 and Mk2 are the same.

It's accessible from the engine bay. If you look under the bonnet and trace the washer tube back from the bonnet jets, you'll find the piont where the two pipes come together at this valve. I can't quite remember whether its physically in the engine bay or under the inner arch lining. I have a feeling its in the engine bay tucked up in the corner. If you trace the pipe you'll come across it.

D.

is this the thing?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Front-Washer-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item588b0b0369

that looks like the one too me mate, look at the diagram on the ebay listing, it connects to the 2 front washer jets and then i presume goes onto the rear one. Can you not just take one from a mk1/mk2 in a scrappy?

dont really have any scappys near me that i know of. besides, id rather have a new one if they are prone to failing. may last longer. lol.

Epic Fail guys.

The valve is built into the pump. The pull the stalk back and the pump is spins one way and sends fluid to the front, push the stalk and the polarity is reversed, pump spins the other way and fluid is sent out of the other outlet (rear).

When the internal valve sticks, some fluid escapes into the other outlet.

All you need is a new pump.

FiatAndy said:

that looks like the one too me mate, look at the diagram on the ebay listing, it connects to the 2 front washer jets and then i presume goes onto the rear one. Can you not just take one from a mk1/mk2 in a scrappy?

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And how does the fluid get to the front jets?

Look harder at the diagram- clue: the washer pump is number 2.

so, umm, whats at fault then to cause the dribbling? valve or pump? and if its the pump, how easy is it to change with minimal mechanical skills?

SamuraiDragon said:

so, umm, whats at fault then to cause the dribbling? valve or pump?

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Sigh, once again...

D4nny8oy said:

The valve is built into the pump.

All you need is a new pump.

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Remove the passenger front wheel, remove the arch liner and you're looking at the washer bottle. Lift the old pump out and push the new one in.

cant blame me for asking, getting 2 different responses poses the question to who is right. either way thank u.
is this the correct pump for a 2001 1.2 16v elx?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fiat-Punto-Mk...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53e4ebfbc1

No, the clue is in the description- "mk1" and "single outlet".

it says mk1 & mk2 in the listing. only seem to be 2nd hand bottles with pump otherwise on ebay. wanna get a new one ideally.

looking at this, the pump dont seem to have any valves and its selling the valve separately. which part/parts do i need? :bang:
http://www.shop4parts.co.uk/?name=s...5&secondary=56&opts=51&btnViewProducts=Search