Washer Bottle Hose Clip

[jimed]

There is a non return valve (that's what I'm told it is) in the hose line near the washer bottle and when the engine, etc. gets nice and hot and I try and use the washers the pipe attached to the washer bottle blows off the valve with the result that the washer water then sprays all over the engine bay - and cats - plenty of steam! I've put some foil round the valve to try and keep it cool but whilst that has helped it isn't really a good solution. I've been told that nipping a bit off the end of the pipe and then reattaching it will sort it out but is that the answer as presumably it can then happen again in a little while? I'm sure others will have had this issue and wonder if there is a (very) small clip that I can get or perhaps a little wire gently tightened round the end of the pipe - any ideas/experience appreciated.
Jim

[The AJP Griff]

You can get very small and thin cable ties which do the job a treat.

[jimed]

Good thought Mike - I assume you use the tie as a clip for the hose so so how small are you talking about?
Jim

[The AJP Griff]

Theyre plenty long enough to avoid being fiddly,but also plenty thin enough to fit around the pipe joint and grip the pipe onto the joint very effectively-will never come off.Try 2.5mm ones

Edited by The AJP Griff on Saturday 10th March 13:12