Strudul Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I took my front bumper off, which involved disconnecting the headlight washer fluid tubes. Most of the fluid drained out (from both tanks - which seem to be connected) and I collected it in bottles. About 5 pints of the stuff came out... Just tried pouring it back in, only manged a pint or so before it was gonna overflow. I assume there's just trapped air, but I've no idea how to clear it out. Tried using the windscreen and headlight washers, it went down a bit, but not 4 pints worth... What am I doing wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I think mine took about 5 litres when I replaced the washer pump and dumped it all out. Could it just be a blockage in the filler pipe - you got something long and thin you could probe it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Apparently it's a 10 litre (17 pint) system. Nothing longer than the bottle cap itself.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G1en Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Mine took around 7ltrs when i took bumper off and drained. Is it possible you could have trapped or kinked a pipe when reconnecting bumber? There is a hose that connects the 2 reservoirs so poss that is trapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Don't think so, I only touched the headlight washer connectors. I'm only trying to put back what I took out, so I know it should fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Bumper off again and watch the reservoir fill up? Does yours has 1 or 2 reservoirs? I'm guesssing it will automatically fill the 2nd reservoir, washer fluid being transferred slowly to 2nd hence if have emptied both, might take longer to fill up both? ie you might need to refill again sometime later when it's transferred to the next? I might be wrong. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/18660-how-to-remove-the-front-bumper/ - OP only has one, post no2 has 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Bumper off again and watch the reservoir fill up? Does yours has 1 or 2 reservoirs? I'm guesssing it will automatically fill the 2nd reservoir, washer fluid being transferred slowly to 2nd hence if have emptied both, might take longer to fill up both? ie you might need to refill again sometime later when it's transferred to the next? I might be wrong. http://www.350z-uk.c...e-front-bumper/ - OP only has one, post no2 has 2. Can sorta see them without taking the bumper off. All Z33's with headlight washers have 2 tanks (so only pre-facelift DEs and JDM have 1). It's dark now, so I'll check on it tomorrow, but I'm assuming that yes, it's not going across into the 2nd tank - whether this is due to an air bubble, blockage, or something else, I don't know. The 2nd tank (the one that is filled indirectly via the first tank) was the first to drain, and then most of the first tank followed, so I don't think there is a blockage or the first tank wouldn't have drained through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Bumper off again and watch the reservoir fill up? Does yours has 1 or 2 reservoirs? I'm guesssing it will automatically fill the 2nd reservoir, washer fluid being transferred slowly to 2nd hence if have emptied both, might take longer to fill up both? ie you might need to refill again sometime later when it's transferred to the next? I might be wrong. http://www.350z-uk.c...e-front-bumper/ - OP only has one, post no2 has 2. Can sorta see them without taking the bumper off. All Z33's with headlight washers have 2 tanks (so only pre-facelift DEs and JDM have 1). It's dark now, so I'll check on it tomorrow, but I'm assuming that yes, it's not going across into the 2nd tank - whether this is due to an air bubble, blockage, or something else, I don't know. The 2nd tank (the one that is filled indirectly via the first tank) was the first to drain, and then most of the first tank followed, so I don't think there is a blockage or the first tank wouldn't have drained through. Pre facelift have 2, only some JDM will have a single 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Pre facelift have 2, only some JDM will have a single Ah, my bad. Know if the US has 2 reservoirs on all models too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Pre facelift have 2, only some JDM will have a single Ah, my bad. Know if the US has 2 reservoirs on all models too? They didn't, only HID models with washers would have them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Wish you could turn the bloody washers off so they don't go off every time your lights are on for the first shot....grrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Easy, just put a switch in the line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Or turn your lights off for a sec when you need to wash the windscreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggieteepo Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Easy, just put a switch in the line. Ekona, I have been looking at doing this after my MOT have you done this? Got any suggestions as to where is best to tap into? Anywhere in the cabin, Or just go straight to the source, near the pumps and put in a decent covered water proof switch/another fuse. Am I right in remembering that The fuse for washers is in the battery compartment fuse box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I have absolutely no idea I'd put the switch in the cabin for sure, but as to the wiring the other end I don't know if there is a separate fuse the light washer jets. If there is, then yeah, should be as easy as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggieteepo Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Haha, no worries mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudul Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) So a month later, topping it up every week or so, I've finally managed to get back in what I drained out (minus about 2 pints or so that I spilt or threw away)... Had the bumper off, so checked the levels, both tanks seem reasonably full, but not completely, and the fill port itself is practically overflowing. I'm guessing that before I drained it, both tanks were fully-full, and now for whatever reason they are refusing to fill up that last bit... Edited February 24, 2017 by Strudul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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