access to headlight washer motor and pipes

[Veerzigzag]

Have searched for this on the forum and can't find anything - likewise not even on Clark's excellent site.
Just had the front end resprayed as some of the paint is now affixed to a fence in Cambs. Apparently the headlight pipework was rotted so I was asked if I ever use the washers. "No' was the wrong answer as the screenwash fluid now leaks onto the garage floor through the headlight washer pump. Don't want to take it back as they did a great job on the paint and they are a long way away. The headlight washer pump appears to be buried behind and below lots of stuff - what's the best way to get at the pump and pipework and replace pipework etc? Don't want to start removing lots of parts by mistake...

 

[924nutter]

I replaced the washer pump on my 924. A stub pipe on the pump pushes into a grommet in the screen wash bottle which has a pump shape recess and a step moulded into it. If I remember correctly it was either take the reservoir out or remove the support bracket for the r/h headlight raising mechanism and there is just enough room to get your hand down the side of the reservoir. 944 might not be the same/ similar or maybe the support had to come off to remove the resevoir from the top. or I might not even be lose. Mind you, the oil filter flange might get well in the way on the '44; For what it's worth.

 

[Veerzigzag]

Thanks for the info. The screenwasher motor is higher up the reservoir than the h/lamp washer motor, which is low down on the reservoir. I think the front bumper might have to come off but that is no big deal. Spanners out!

 

[os951]

Since you have a headlight washing system, your car have a bigger water reservoir. It's easy to remove from bottom, almost impossible to remove it from top.

 

[Veerzigzag]

It's easy to remove from bottom, almost impossible to remove it from top.

Thanks Olli - I am very sure that critical piece of information will save me a lot of wasted time and effort!

 

[eddieedmo]

definitely bottom access only.

Nick

 

[Veerzigzag]

...and this is what greeted me when I raised the car and took a peek! A bit more critical than a leaky washer motor....

 

[zcacogp]

Ah. Exactly the same happened to my S2 a couple of years ago. New parts weren't expensive from an OPC, and I did both sides to avoid failure on the other side.

It did make it handle most oddly indeed. Not nice at all. You'll notice a huge improvement when you fix it ...


Oli.

 

[Veerzigzag]

The other one has clearly been changed more recently but better to fit both sides new of course. The bushes are pretty worn - I see that Powerflex poly bushes are available - is it worth putting all new poly bushes on the drop links and poly bushes on the brackets too?

 

[zcacogp]

Some people say that poly bushes are a great thing, although in my opinion they don't make that much difference - particularly on the ARB's. I'll probably be shot down in flames for saying that, but spend your money on other things instead, like new shock absorbers or a geo check. Or possibly fitting bigger ARB's from a late turbo (or 968) - that would make a more noticable difference I'd have thought.


Oli.

 

[Veerzigzag]

Thanks Oli - that's very helpful info. The ARB on this one is 25 mm which I think is OK, but your advice on prioritizing expenditure is well-taken!

 

[eddieedmo]

certainly poly bushes give a firmer/harsher ride on rough roads but do help turn in , I noticed a big difference when I changed mine (floflex - re £50 for all you will need ) I also fitted the SAR additional support brackets which help keep the ARB where it should be and in effect stiffens the ARB .

Nick []

 

[Veerzigzag]

To get back on (headlamp washer) track (but thanks for the very useful comments on poly-bushes anyway) - it certainly is easy to access the washer motors etc from below. In my case, some previous owner had secured the hose to the motor using a cable tie and copious daubings of sealant. Replaced the mess with a fuel pipe clip and all well. I always use motorcycle stainless petrol pipe clips on small pipes and motorcycle exhaust clips (also stainless) on larger pipes and hoses. They are much neater than clumsy old Jubilee clips - which were invented 92 years ago and it shows - and they have a wrap-round feature that gives better sealing.

 

[Veerzigzag]

You'll notice a huge improvement when you fix it ...

I changed both ARB drop links and .... boy what a difference in handling. Had not noticed how bad it had got but then I usually drive a big Volvo ("Hard to starboard, Mr Mate").
I thought the OPC had given me the wrong bushes as they were 16mm hole but the ARB is 18mm. I used good old Lucas red grease and they slid on a treat - the old ones had a lot of wear. Seems strange to me that people never seem to use grease (the right sort for rubber) on these parts.