salsheikh Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 is the spray pattern adjustable on these as i would like the mist to hit a bit higher on the windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 No, they are not adjustable. If you put a drop of a glue at the bottom of the nozzle it will do the job. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Even at motorway speed mist reaches top of the windscreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Blooming good idea. So simple yet so clever. Give that man a coconut. :D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 If you find this idea useful better send me a beer, pm me for delivery address Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 mmm, will give it a try and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 It will also help to reduce washer fluid marks on the bonnet, but the best thing to do is to use 2 non-return valves. I was sick of cleaning the bonnet, now I have no marks at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 It will also help to reduce washer fluid marks on the bonnet, but the best thing to do is to use 2 non-return valves. I was sick of cleaning the bonnet, now I have no marks at all. If you can show me the non return valves and where you got them then it's probably worth a beer. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I used original Vauxhall non-return valves from Vectra B: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3a689bbf82 They are cheaper on eBay, good quality, can recommend. There are also some cheaper fiat valves or universal ones, but they are not that good and some of them restrict too much the flow of fluid. Pop up the bonnet, remove the mat. Take washer tube off the jet and connect the valve. Remember about the direction of flow, it is marked on the valve. Use piece of tube to connect valve with jet. Two valves give best result - one in front of each jet. Photos by Czari. Used fiat panda non-return valves. You do exactly the same in case of heated jets. If we are talking about it it is worth to say about third non-return valve - at the back of the car for rear window jet. If you fit it washer fluid starts flowing immediately, not like without the valve - after few seconds, when rear wiper is making second run. To fit it open the tailgate, at the top you will see rubber seal with washer tube running through it, remove it, cut the tube somewhere between rear jet and the seal and connect the valve. Put the valve inside the tailgate, fit the seal - job done. I can make some photos tomorrow, it's too late and too dark today :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james132 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Dose the one way valve just allow extra pressure to build up so that the washer fluid squirts a little further stopping it from dribbling all over the bonnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Marks on the bonnet are caused by washer fluid dribbling out of the jets after you have used them. There is some amount of washer fluid in the tubes and while car is moving it is getting out. Non-return valves do not increase the pressure, they require higher pressure to let the fluid flow, so it happens only when washer pump is working. If pressure drops fluid will not flow any more, so you have no marks on the bonnet. Non-return valves also do not allow the washer fluid to move back to washer fluid container as they don't let air get into the tubes, when pump is not working fluid is still in the tube ready to flow immediately when pressure increases. Funny thing is Ford put one non return valve in the washer system, but as you can see it is not quite working as it should and we have those nasty marks to clean every time. There might remain some small triangle shaped marks on the bonnet in the area between jets and windshield - that is understood, but it looks like drop of glue can help, for some time I have no washer fluid marks to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch84 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Hi Are these mist washer jets different from the standard ones on a focus? , never heard of them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 This is cheap and easy upgrade. They are from Focus Mk3. http://www.ebay.co.u...=item336ba2ff9b Mist jets in action at different speeds (speed in kmh, not mph) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch84 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 thanks , just found the big thread in Maintenance and gone and ordered some heated ones , cant wait to try them out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsheikh Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Cheers Pidu, ordered 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB1803 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 If anyone wants non return valves, you can get them from any pet supplies shop as they are used for fish tanks. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidu Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 If anyone wants non return valves, you can get them from any pet supplies shop as they are used for fish tanks. :) My friend used that kind of valves, but they were no good - fluid pressure decreased too much. As there is many types of fish tank valves it might be the matter of luck. I prefer to use well tested genuine automotive parts in my car ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkyz89 Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 also fish tank valves are used to pass air through and to stop the return of water in the case of a fault on an air pump...so i dont know how they would handle with the constant fluid being passed through the valve... may have no difference what so ever but its worth a thought... +1 to pidu i think id prefer something designed for cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan_macgregor Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Could somebody post a link to the hose they used to connect the non return valves to the jet, i bought 4mm dia stuff off eBay but it seems to loose a connection, so i figured someone on here could give us a nudge in the right direction, Ta very much, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I was looking at quotes recently, one dealership came back and said that a pair of mist and heated jets was just under £22.00 think the valves were about a fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibeone Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 I was looking at quotes recently, one dealership came back and said that a pair of mist and heated jets was just under £22.00 think the valves were about a fiver. Which dealer? The heated ones used to be something stupid like £4 each, but I can't find them for less than £25 the pair now :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Ford Retail Limited: part number 1423953 - £21.19. He does state the price of the "washer jet" and not "jet's" so I hope thats a pair!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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richardc1983 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 On 2/24/2012 at 8:51 PM, Pidu said: No, they are not adjustable. If you put a drop of a glue at the bottom of the nozzle it will do the job. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Even at motorway speed mist reaches top of the windscreen. This picture wont load, anyone got another they can upload? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Pidu posted the image 5 years ago so obviously the link is dead.Tbh I have tried Sugru which is like blu-tac that sets into a solid rubber compound.A dob at the bottom of the slit in the nozzle will push the water stream higher.Sent from my SM-G930F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 to be honest they look rubbish going off youtube vids of fords mist washers certainly not worth the faff of resealing them or trying to get them seated at a certain angle......... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5azq82MZiU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rldViEKQyn8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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