Washer Jet Lines and Reservoir Cleaning

[Wagalini]

Hi guys,

I want to clean out the washer reservoir and the jet lines. I think some dirt got into or formed in the reservoir. Any ideas how to go about cleaning it out?

I don't want to waste the jet motors spraying what's in there out so I'll try and suck it out using a hand pump and hose. Then use warm water and some agent (fairy liquid) to clean the reservoir.

Has anyone cleaned their's before? Any advice is welcome.

[goz_83]

Have you tried disconnecting the hoses from the jets first? It is more likely to be a blockage in the reservoir though, so I would first try some cleaning agent there and get some down the hose too. leave for a while and pray.

The jets in the 98 GPX I sold were blocked. A few minutes in some hot water and cleaning agent cleaned them right out.

[Wagalini]

Thanks for the tip goz! I'll give that a go and see what happens.

It's not that they're blocked. The water shoots out fine but there's some grimy stuff in it that leaves a residue on the bonnet.

[goz_83]

Oh. I misunderstood. In that case, just use a strong agent mixture and run the jets for 3-4 seconds and give them a break for same length so you don't risk damaging the motor....which would take a lot more abusing. Filling the reservoir a couple of times and doing this should be plenty.

[Wagalini]

Sound. Yeah that was the original and easiest plan so I'll give that a go before anything else.

Hopefully I'll get around to it this weekend.