Iwan

I have an STI5 Type R with a rear washer jet that leaks under hard acceleration. Basically the G-forces push the water down the hose and it dribbles out of the rear jet.

I remember hearing of a fix that can be done by putting some sort of valve inline in the hose, IIRC it was a valve commonly used in either garden sprinklers or fish tanks or something - anyone know?

Cheers

RON

You need to mount the washer bottle behind the spray by the sounds of it, mind you, it'll come out under heavy braking then eh!!!

Houghton

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How about an inertia switch to energise the rear wiper each time you accelerate? Should keep the rear screen nice & clean too

Sorry!

Iwan

Good answers!

Apparently this is a common (minor) problem on P1's, I've been told that replacing a small inline valve should sort it.

I think this is the valve, so I'm off to the dealers at lunchtime armed with a printout.

cookstar

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I just wish i had a rear washer jet on my car, and a wiper

Davey P

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Iwan,

I think on the P1woc there is a part no. for the bit you need. Will need to search around for it though.

Iwan

Been in to dealers and ordered the valve thingy for tuesday.

RRH

Mine's been a right PITA since Bob mapped it

Iwan

Update, I fitted the new valve last night and it's all fixed. Basically the valave has a ball bearing inside which is held against a rubber seal by a spring. It's supposed to require a certain cracking pressure to open, but my spring had corroded and the valve was stuck open.

Part number is 86634AA010, only costs about £3 so if you have a leaky rear window washer then get one fitted!

Here's what it looks like.

jasonius

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Good man..!

This is SN at it's best..!