My windscreen has been fitted for a while now, but not the screenwash. My next MOT is in mid-October, so it needs to be sorted - but - I have very
little space to fit the tank.
There are 2 tanks easily available on ebay - both have the regulation 1.2 litre capacity, neither will fit in the available space. I don't need
to worry about IVA, but I do need to be able to provide a few good squirts for the MOT tester.
I've also tried a reproduction bottle for a classic Mini, but its shape makes it impossible to fit.
Other than making a tank (last resort), can anyone think of a production car that has a small water bottle that could be pressed into service. With
or without a pump - I don't care. It can be 6"or so in length, 4" or 5" high, but only 2" max thick. Ideally it would have
a bottom water outlet, but I can adapt an otherwise suitable bottle.
Get the bladder type. I had one in the dutton, and it was like a colostomy bag hanging high in the passenger footwell.
Worked well, with a manual press button to squirt the water.
bmw concentrate bottle might do the job, E39 ones got to be somewere near your size limit (from memory)
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Originally posted by David Jenkins
It can be 6"or so in length, 4" or 5" high, but only 2" max thick. Ideally it would have a bottom water outlet, but I can adapt an otherwise suitable bottle.
Car builder solutions do the bladder type washer bottle kit if that helps. That way you more options of where to fit it.
Can't you fit two small ones and connect them via a t-piece?
You can fit the pump and tank anywhere ie in the back of the car.
Good thoughts from eveyone!
Colostomy bag - a bit long to fit under the bonnet.
Don't really want anything in the passenger compartment.
In the back of the car - good idea, although I currently have a fitted boot box that I'd be reluctant to hack around. The boot box is also quite
easy to remove if I need to do maintenance, which I'd be reluctant to lose. I wouldn't want to lose any capacity either - there's not
much space in there!
How close to the exhaust manifold can I put a water bottle? The colostomy bag might be a risk if I jammed the brakes on (it would probably swing into
the pipes), but I might be able to squeeze something rigid in there (oooer, missus!).
Got mine under the rear cover with a flexi filler neck