David Jenkins
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 08:05 AM |
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Screenwash bottle problems
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.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 08:08 AM |
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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.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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RickRick
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 08:10 AM |
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bmw concentrate bottle might do the job, E39 ones got to be somewere near your size limit (from memory)
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02GF74
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 08:25 AM |
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quote:
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.
6x5x2 = 980 cc.
these are narrow but weird shape:
volvo 850
[Edited on 27/7/10 by 02GF74]
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jabbahutt
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 10:33 AM |
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Car builder solutions do the bladder type washer bottle kit if that helps. That way you more options of where to fit it.
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BenB
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 10:36 AM |
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Can't you fit two small ones and connect them via a t-piece?
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britishtrident
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 12:16 PM |
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You can fit the pump and tank anywhere ie in the back of the car.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 12:38 PM |
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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!).
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 27/7/10 at 06:45 PM |
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Got mine under the rear cover with a flexi filler neck
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