Date: 18 Jan 2006 05:05:16 -0800 From: "yaofeng" <yaofengchennospaml.com> Subject: Re: 9000 NCT(MOT) Failure
PeterC wrote: > My 94 9000CS 112000mls has failed its NCT (MOT ). > It failed on Steering Wheel Play --Bushes Worn, > Steering Wheel Play --Bearings Worn and windscreen washer ---not > working . > I think dirt got into the washer reservoir and blocked the jets. > I would try to sort that one but will refer the steering problem to my > local (good ) mechanic. > The car still drives great and I want it to pass the resit . > Any advice on obtaining replacement parts from UK supplier(s) or other > pointers would be appreciated. Check the tie rod end ball joint first for steering wheel play. The most likely cause for washer fluid not coming out of the nozzle is the diaphragm broke. It is very simple to fix. Open the plastic check valve with a utility knife splitting it between the seam. You'll find a thin round rubber disk. It is likely torn. If it is, just cut a small piece from a used latex glove to replace it. Use the opened check valve as a template and a pair of scissors to make the new rubber disk. Of course a blocked nozzle cannot be ruled out either.
