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| Matt90 Member Since: 12 Jun 2016 Location: Leicester Posts: 142   
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Would have thought you can get a replacement nozzle quite easily, there was a post to an upgraded 5 or 6 headed replacement version that I can’t find a link to but while your fitting a new one you may as well upgrade it as the original is pretty poor
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29th Dec 2017 12:57pm |
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| Vitesse Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Sussex Posts: 409 
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Thanks..will take a look about asap..
 . 2015 90 XS Santorini Black |
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29th Dec 2017 1:36pm |
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| Balvaig Member Since: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Fife Posts: 737  
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The nozzle bit pops off in freezing weather. There is a thread on the site regarding options to replace.
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29th Dec 2017 1:56pm |
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| Vitesse Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Sussex Posts: 409
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Thank you!
2015 90 XS Santorini Black |
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29th Dec 2017 2:20pm |
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| Lightningtweeds Member Since: 16 May 2017 Location: Fintry Posts: 461 
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The bit that pops off is factory available part and a wee drip of superglue and a tap with a hammer saves stripping the dash. Dont buy the complete nozzle and pipe as removing the part you need weakens it and it will pop off again.
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29th Dec 2017 2:31pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 18056 
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Last year the complete nozzle was a fraction of the cost of the part that pops off on its own
On a Puma, you can replace the whole nozzle if you remove the centre panel of the dash (although it is a bit of a fiddle), you do not have to remove the entire dash. The 6-jet upgrade is made by Optimill and is excellent but pricey. |
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29th Dec 2017 3:20pm |
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| Vitesse Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Sussex Posts: 409
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THanks all.... I wasnt using any antifreeze! So that explains a lot.
Have ordered the parts and will sort in time! 2015 90 XS Santorini Black |
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29th Dec 2017 4:02pm |
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| lohr500 Member Since: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Skipton Posts: 1343 
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Useful tip for everyone, thanks Blackwolf. I happened to spot the washer jet behind the centre panel last week whilst I had the panel removed for some other work I was doing. I made a mental note that it looked as though it could be replaced if needed. Good to know this is the case. |
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29th Dec 2017 5:32pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720 
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it's easy to replace on a Puma, but idealy you do need someone to hold the jet on the outside while you do up the nut inside. I managed to do mine by temporarily holding the outer part with masking tape while i got the nut most of the way on.
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29th Dec 2017 9:23pm |
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| Lightningtweeds Member Since: 16 May 2017 Location: Fintry Posts: 461
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Antifreeze in washers not a good idea but screenwash gets a 10 from Len. |
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29th Dec 2017 9:28pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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'screenwash' contains antifreeze.
Just like 'Coolant' also contains antifreeze. |
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29th Dec 2017 9:42pm |
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| Lightningtweeds Member Since: 16 May 2017 Location: Fintry Posts: 461
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Different stuff. Always keep antifreeze for engine and screenwash for the washer bottle.
Antifreeze is a known paint stripper. |
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29th Dec 2017 10:46pm |
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| zsd-puma Member Since: 09 Aug 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 2720
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Yes you're right "Coolant" is different stuff to "Screenwash" - but they both contain 'antifreeze'. Antifreeze being any substance that prevents freezing....
Antifreeze is still a valid term to use for both engine coolant and screenwash. Salt is also a type of antifreeze, but i wouldn't put that in my engine coolant or my screenwash. It's a known rust promoter.... |
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30th Dec 2017 12:01am |
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| Lightningtweeds Member Since: 16 May 2017 Location: Fintry Posts: 461
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30th Dec 2017 12:21am |
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