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Title: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: LordShiplane on 21 August 2009, 01:50:12

Hi Oofers

I think there is a dead something in my windscreen washer system as it really pongs when you squirt the jets at the screen.
Is it possible to simply drain the tank or should I just fill to brim with clean water and carry on filling so the system sort of flushes itself then add concentrated windscreen wash.

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: dbug on 21 August 2009, 02:34:02

Probably a dead rat  ;)

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 21 August 2009, 04:34:39

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Probably a dead rat  ;)

 ;D ;D ;D or a dead miggy! :D :D ;)

Personally I would drain the tank completely by using the washer jets continually, then refill and repeat.  When you refill the tank finally ensure you put some good quality windscreen wash / anti freeze in the mix. ;) ;)

I suspect you have just stagnant water in there at the moment :P :P

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 21 August 2009, 07:17:18

It's not too bad a job to remove the pumps, then flush it out with hot water (wear gloves, else your hands will ming for days). Then top up with fresh screenwash and water :y

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: Welung666 on 21 August 2009, 07:20:52

Have a look HERE (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152616577) , it's the guide to cleaning the washer system ;) :y

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: Andy B on 21 August 2009, 08:14:55

Just bung the end of the hose pipe into the filler neck of the washer bottle and flush it till all the water flowing out is clear. It'll take a long time, and possibly a burnt out pump before you flush the tank with the washer pump. As the guide suggests, the filter/grrommet will have its own eco system living in it, preventing water flow through it.

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 21 August 2009, 08:17:07

OK!! ::) ::) ::)

My suggestion was far too simple! ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y  I am always seeking the easy route first :D :D

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: Andy B on 21 August 2009, 08:18:46

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OK!! ::) ::) ::)

My suggestion was far too simple! ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y  I am always seeking the easy route first :D :D

I agree with you .... who'd disagree with a woman?  :-X  ;) ..... mine's a quicker easier way of flushing the tank.  :y  :y  :y

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: Agemo on 21 August 2009, 08:35:51

I always use a hose, it only takes a few minutes.  if you pump it out, you will send all the crud from the bottom of the tank straight into the jets. When you buy windscreen additive, smell it first, some of the cheap stuff smells like something has died in it already!
 :-/

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: Andy B on 21 August 2009, 08:38:32

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...... When you buy windscreen additive, smell it first, some of the cheap stuff smells like something has died in it already!
 :-/

The GM stuff isn't bad ..... & not expensive either.  ;)

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 21 August 2009, 09:33:14

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OK!! ::) ::) ::)

My suggestion was far too simple! ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y :y :y  I am always seeking the easy route first :D :D

I agree with you .... who'd disagree with a woman?  :-X  ;) ..... mine's a quicker easier way of flushing the tank.  :y  :y  :y

No doubt Andy, but I as a woman am always going to say  my way is the quickest ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y :y

Title: Re: something has died in my windscreen washer tank
Post by: Andy B on 21 August 2009, 09:39:24

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No doubt Andy, but I as a woman am always going to say  my way is the quickest ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :y :y

Yes dear Lizzie!  ;)  ;)  ;) ::) ::)