Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2006 07:33:21 -0500 From: Fred W <malt_houndnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Windshield and Headlight Washers
- Bob - wrote: > On 11 Dec 2006 16:39:15 -0800, Echo088880nospaml.com wrote: > > >>OK ...this is somewhat odd. I didn't drive the car in a few days and >>today both windshield jets are working fine (a miracle mechanical >>recovery?) but now the rear washer stopped working. > > > I don't know much about the rear wipers... but if there's a check > valve involved, it's typically the culprit :-) Yes, and as has been previously mentioned, whether the check valve is one of the "tee" configuration or just the right angled ones, they are easily rebuilt. Just pry off the "cap" with a thin screwdriver or knife blade. Inside you'll find a membrane which will have hardened and/or broken. Scrap the old membrane and replace it with a small piece of latex cut from a rubber glove. Snapping the "cap" over the latex is what holds it in position, then trim the excess off from the outside. -- -Fred W