Technical school boy error!

[pooroldcodger]

Hello.
Today I decided to try to unclog the washer bottle reservoir. It needed taking off completely and flushing out.
When I came to take off the connectore nearest to the bulkhead (for the rear washer I think) the connector came off in 2 sections, which I did not expect.
Because I didn't expect tat I broke the golden rule of not takinga quick phot, and now I can't figure out how the 2 pieces fit back on!
If anybody could do me a favour and take a photo of their connecto on the rar most washer pump I would be very grateful!
Thank you.

 

[andyjw0114]

Hope this helps... it's not the easiest place to take a pic?

 

[pooroldcodger]

It helps a lot! Thank you.
I have got the rear one working but I think it must be blocked in the tube somewhere. I will try and blow some air down it.
I got the front one working fine but there is a leak in the tube so have to find replacement now.

 

[andyjw0114]

Glad it's helped, you may have spotted some bathroom sealant round my pump,...it seemed to weep in one or two places...and the pipe was brittle.... seem to remember my rear one worked ok but nothing came out at the tailgate as it was leaking at the non return valve & dripping out round the rear wheel arch somewhere. Glad you are making good progress.... will have to test mine now!

 

[pooroldcodger]

Whereabouts is the 1 - way washer valve? Is it in the tailgate?

 

[andyjw0114]

My memory seems to get worse daily...but am pretty sure I had to unclip the bit of trim next to where a rear passenger would sit on the passenger side and the pipe goes behind that upwards in the direction of the top of the tailgate....the non return valve was round black plastic disc shape & leaked like a sieve......located on the upward bit of pipe. Suppose it's a place you could use to test the rear nozzle by temporarily detaching the valve & blowing? I also had to replace the pipe under the flooring as somebody had burnt through it when welding so all in all it was a pain but can't see that's a common issue. Have tried to attach an old pic of interior....the panel is at the top of the pic just above the front of the rear wheel arch

 

[pooroldcodger]

Thank you. I know the feeling about memory! I need to remeber where I put the bolts that secure the rear bumper (the ones on the side not to the back panel). That is the problem with a restoration that lasts for years!
Thanks for the tip about the non-return valve. I will have a look later today