Washer nipples
Discussion
OK, done a quick search but not found the answer.
I recently fitted the new Leven Wiper/Washer kit which I have to say looks great. Problem is afterwards I noticed that one of the plastic nipples which you fit the tubing to has split - so it's leaning over (and leaking). Question - it looks like these little plastic nipples push into a rubber grommet-type thing in the bulkhead, but I'm not sure. They are like a double-ended male connector? Can anybody confirm this and if replacement nipples are available?
Thanks.
I recently fitted the new Leven Wiper/Washer kit which I have to say looks great. Problem is afterwards I noticed that one of the plastic nipples which you fit the tubing to has split - so it's leaning over (and leaking). Question - it looks like these little plastic nipples push into a rubber grommet-type thing in the bulkhead, but I'm not sure. They are like a double-ended male connector? Can anybody confirm this and if replacement nipples are available?
Thanks.
Don't they just pull out? With care naturally, and need to keep the rubber grommetts in place.
Have you done this then?
I remember reading horror stories on here about loosing the tubing below this fitting which required cutting holes on the side of the tunnel and/or removing dash top. I do not want to do either!
Have you done this then?
I remember reading horror stories on here about loosing the tubing below this fitting which required cutting holes on the side of the tunnel and/or removing dash top. I do not want to do either!
Thats probably what I was thinking of, there was a dsicussion about wipers, fitting etc. Somebody mentioned having to go behind the dashboard or something to get access.
Hopefully the washer nipples will just be a pull out affair, probably off something simple like a Land Rover or Vauxhall as well.
Hopefully the washer nipples will just be a pull out affair, probably off something simple like a Land Rover or Vauxhall as well.
I broke a nipple 
AND dropped the tube under the mesh 
when fitting a kit last year - picked up a couple of right angled nipples from local scrappy (cant remember off what, sorry)which worked fine, and made up a tool from a wire hanger and long-nose pliers to retreive the tube - took MUCH perseverance though...
AND dropped the tube under the mesh when fitting a kit last year - picked up a couple of right angled nipples from local scrappy (cant remember off what, sorry)which worked fine, and made up a tool from a wire hanger and long-nose pliers to retreive the tube - took MUCH perseverance though... robertp said:
I broke a nipple
Rob, so should it possible to pull the nipple out of the rubber bit - and replace it? Am I correct in thinking the rubber bit in the mesh is like a grommet - or is this in fact the actual tubing?
UPDATE.
Got new nipples ("washer connector"
from TMS - very good service. Total waste of time though as I couldn't fit the bleedin' thing! I didn't realise (until it was too late) that the rubber bit was actually just a hollow grommet for the connector to sit in. The only thing holding the connector to the washer system is the tubing under the mesh. Which you cannot get to without cutting holes in fibreglass. Taking the dash top off didn't help either.
Lesson to all out there: Read the Bible FIRST! It states "under no circumstanses should you ever remove the (jet) connector as the tube underneath will fall away". Still doesn't help me with my broken one. Car booked in with a man and a Dremmel cutter.
Got new nipples ("washer connector"
from TMS - very good service. Total waste of time though as I couldn't fit the bleedin' thing! I didn't realise (until it was too late) that the rubber bit was actually just a hollow grommet for the connector to sit in. The only thing holding the connector to the washer system is the tubing under the mesh. Which you cannot get to without cutting holes in fibreglass. Taking the dash top off didn't help either. Lesson to all out there: Read the Bible FIRST! It states "under no circumstanses should you ever remove the (jet) connector as the tube underneath will fall away". Still doesn't help me with my broken one. Car booked in with a man and a Dremmel cutter.Gassing Station | Chimaera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff