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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: alexw80 on 08 May 2018, 10:42:01

Title: Washer pump
Post by: alexw80 on 08 May 2018, 10:42:01
Seems my washer pump is starting to give up, works intermittently with a very weak stream at times. I've found a replacement on eBay, I'm assuming this is the right part no.90508709. My question is how easy is it to replace, I've seen someone mention the steps needed to remove the bottle, is it the same or is there an easier method as I only need to change the pump?

Any help would be appreciated, thanx.
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: Bigron on 08 May 2018, 11:26:09
If yours is the same as my FL V6, it's easy enough for even ME to do!
In my case, the pump was ok, just the filter blocked. Can you hear the pump running?

Ron.
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: alexw80 on 08 May 2018, 11:34:39
I can hear the whirring noise when trying to spray the windscreen.
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: Bigron on 08 May 2018, 11:41:32
Then you could be lucky and not have to buy a new pump motor. There are guides on here in the Maintenance section that are very good.
In my case, the hardest part was removing the grommet/filter that the motor spigot pushes into - and then getting it back in again! I have fat fingers, so you may well fare better.

Ron
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: alexw80 on 08 May 2018, 13:22:09
Thanks for that, I'll have a look and see if that's the case. Found a new pump on eBay for less than £30 so it won't break the bank if it does need replacing.
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: Andy B on 08 May 2018, 13:49:16
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90616.0

This is what you're after. As per the guide, the filter does get clogged with gunge if no or little screen wash has been added.
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: Bigron on 08 May 2018, 14:25:58
That's exactly the guide I meant, but couldn't find it quickly enough. I use plenty of screenwash, but TB doesn't approve of the ECP brand that I use - I'll let him tell you why.....

Ron.
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: TheBoy on 08 May 2018, 18:22:47
I'll let him tell you why.....
Because its utter shite. Simples. You know it (now), I know it, my mums dog knows it...
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: Bigron on 08 May 2018, 18:35:43
I KNEW that you would provide the comprehensive technical reason, TB!  :y

Ron.
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: alexw80 on 09 May 2018, 13:57:06
All sorted, the filter was to blame. Thanks for the advice, and saving me a few wasted £s in the process.
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: TheBoy on 09 May 2018, 19:17:12
All sorted, the filter was to blame. Thanks for the advice, and saving me a few wasted £s in the process.
Was it like a white, stringy, slime that had built up?  That's a sign that either your screenwash strength is too weak, or your screenwash is poor quality (or both ;D).

Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: Dr_Syn on 10 May 2018, 19:15:07
All sorted, the filter was to blame. Thanks for the advice, and saving me a few wasted £s in the process.
Was it like a white, stringy, slime that had built up?  That's a sign that either your screenwash strength is too weak, or your screenwash is poor quality (or both ;D).

Or somebody has been doing something unspeakable with your washerbottle!  :o
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: alexw80 on 11 May 2018, 00:26:06
All sorted, the filter was to blame. Thanks for the advice, and saving me a few wasted £s in the process.
Was it like a white, stringy, slime that had built up?  That's a sign that either your screenwash strength is too weak, or your screenwash is poor quality (or both ;D).

Nope, nothing white found, just looked like dirt tbh. Screenwash is never too weak, always put plenty in, can't speak to the quality of it though, usually use the Halfords stuff, or Tesco if there's nothing else, but it's rare I use that.
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: aaronjb on 11 May 2018, 08:32:27
I'll let him tell you why.....
Because its utter shite. Simples. You know it (now), I know it, my mums dog knows it...

You know you're not supposed to feed that stuff to animals, no matter how weak you think it is  :P
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 11 May 2018, 11:11:45
I'll let him tell you why.....
Because its utter shite. Simples. You know it (now), I know it, my mums dog knows it...

You know you're not supposed to feed that stuff to animals, no matter how weak you think it is  :P
;D ;D ;D
The immediate thought through my head... (https://youtu.be/H6SXi4I47Qw/url)
Title: Re: Washer pump
Post by: TheBoy on 12 May 2018, 10:10:52
I'll let him tell you why.....
Because its utter shite. Simples. You know it (now), I know it, my mums dog knows it...

You know you're not supposed to feed that stuff to animals, no matter how weak you think it is  :P
I fed 8 gallons to Anglian Water IIRC, as it was useless in the car...   ...in fact it probably was that shit that did £125 (retail) damage to the headlight washer, when the shit froze (neat) around xmas time.

Still, lesson learned :)