BX 16RS screen washer
BX 16RS screen washer
My elderly BX 16RS (F reg) has a problem with the front screen washer - the thing keeps clogging up, and nothing comes out . It isn't the little tube that runs up the wiper blade, as i've replaced that. The only thing i've been able to do is keep getting my friend to fire his compressor through it - that sorts it out, but only temporarily.
What can i do to fix it properly? (as my friend is getting a bit fed up of this!)
What can i do to fix it properly? (as my friend is getting a bit fed up of this!)
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Re: BX 16RS screen washer
Most likely the steel part where the pipe comes through the wiper spindle, I bypass this and let the rubber pipe come through one of the slots in the scuttle, tidy it up using a couple of small cable ties.
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Re: BX 16RS screen washer
You can run a drill bit through the spindle to remove any rust; I agree that that's likely to be the problem.
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Re: BX 16RS screen washer
check that you havent got the green slime growing in any part of the workings causing blockages, i have seen this before, worth replacing all the rubber tube for what it costs.
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Re: BX 16RS screen washer
Thankyou all very much! We will try and have a go at some of these at the weekend - please wish me luck
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Re: BX 16RS screen washer
Good Luck
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Re: BX 16RS screen washer
As I dont use my BX's in rain (or dirt) I always have this problem come MOT time and it is the hole spindle that gums up with rust and Sh*t. As Mat says get a thin drill but be careful not to snap it off or drill too far (not that Ive done anything like that of course)
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Re: BX 16RS screen washer
Would it be possible to oversize the spindle slightly and re- sleeve it with plastic sheafing?
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Is it just me or is everything shit?
1989 BX GTi 16 valve. Blanc Alpine. Completed the Citroen Classic Challenge Ecosse and 1337 miles without a hitch.
2000 XM VSX 2.1 td Auto. Rouge Magenta.
TGD saloon many years ago.
1990 Swift 'Corniche' 12/2 aka BXClub HQ.
Honda Firestorm. Gone, but not forgotten.
2015 Triumph Tiger Explorer XC.
Re: BX 16RS screen washer
I've used a guitar string for clearing it out before now. It's more flexible than a drill and a wound one (I think the G string works) definitely helps remove debris. A thin strimmer line might also fit or thick fishing line.
Mmmmm BX and a G string.....
Mmmmm BX and a G string.....
Re: BX 16RS screen washer
That was my solution and it's been fine for years now! (still have to periodically poke a thin wire through the spray bar and its orifices though )mat_fenwick wrote:You can run a drill bit through the spindle to remove any rust; I agree that that's likely to be the problem.
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Re: BX 16RS screen washer
Is that bringing back fond memories?Tinkley wrote:Mmmmm BX and a G string.....
Mark, you might just be able to sleeve it but moisture would likely still get between the sleeve and the spindle, and corrosion would continue. Now a shiny stainless steel replacement spindle would do nicely...
That said I think I've only had to clear it out once during 130k miles of BX driving so I haven't experienced the problem as badly as some have. I wonder whether screenwash contains any corrosion inhibitors? If so then using plain water in summer may contribute to the problem
Re: BX 16RS screen washer
you havent tried a thong yet thenTinkley wrote: (I think the G string works)
i have a stiff length of wire with serrations up it for clearing out the metal tube in the spindle,
mind you pull the feed pipe off the bottom end first, otherwise you just push the rust and dirt down into the pipe
regards malcolm
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also own
K reg D special
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Re: BX 16RS screen washer
The tiny drill bit worked (Yes!!!) - Thankyou very much, i'm so grateful for the helpful ideas here.