Topic: windscreen washer bottle (Read 2610 times)

MadMark73 · « **on:** 23 September 2013, 19:42:57 »

Could a very kind admin please move this to the correct section.

Does anyone have a non leaking washer bottle to fit a 98 elite estate.( i think its a front bumper off job).

If anyone has how much posted to Taunton, Somerset.

Many thanks, Mark.

albitz · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 September 2013, 19:58:32 »

Got one here from a facelift elite saloon. No idea if its the same or not tbh. $:-\$

MadMark73 · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:12:29 »

It's for an s reg(98) 3.0 elite estate.

TheBoy · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:16:21 »

Deleted a 'dangle berries' answer from myself, and some from Andy B (at his request).

TheBoy · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:17:01 »

On prefacelifts, 2 sizes IIRC, Elite should be the 6.3l. Same across range I believe?

TheBoy · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:20:18 »

Except some dont have sensor hole...

albitz · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:28:58 »

I can take a pic tomorrow and post it so the op can compare if it helps. I really have no idea if they are the same,although 6.3 L sounds familiar.

albitz · « **Reply #7 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:30:49 »

Actually,iirc the pre/ mini fl tanks have a longer filler neck. I also have a vague recollection that the f/l version can be extended to do the same thing ?

Andy B · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:42:16 »

The tanks for those cars with HID washer pumps are bigger.

Andy B · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:43:29 »

Quote from: Albitz on 23 September 2013, 20:30:49

Actually,iirc the pre/ mini fl tanks have a longer filler neck. I also have a vague recollection that the f/l version can be extended to do the same thing ?

It's a mod that some do so that the yellow filler car can't be seen though a facelift grille ... it extends to the slam panel.

RobG · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:43:35 »

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the pre/ mini fl tanks have a longer filler neck

Correct

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the f/l version can be extended to do the same thing

Correct

albitz · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:53:42 »

Ah the return of the oracle.

So, will a f/l saloon tank be ok for a m/fl estate ?

Andy B · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:55:14 »

Quote from: Albitz on 23 September 2013, 20:53:42

Ah the return of the oracle.
So, will a f/l saloon tank be ok for a m/fl estate ?

depends on what I said above .....

HID washers & level sensor for MID/TID/GID/etc

albitz · « **Reply #13 on:** 23 September 2013, 20:59:21 »

Elite will have washers presumably and if the sensor isn't needed it can be left disconnected ?
I would imagine its question of whether it will physically fit and do the required job ok.

Andy B · « **Reply #14 on:** 23 September 2013, 21:01:12 »

Quote from: Albitz on 23 September 2013, 20:59:21

Elite will have washers presumably and if the sensor isn't needed it can be left disconnected ?
I would imagine its question of whether it will physically fit and do the required job ok.

Yes ~~dear~~ Albs

albitz · « **Reply #15 on:** 23 September 2013, 21:05:43 »

MadMark73 · « **Reply #16 on:** 23 September 2013, 21:51:11 »

Is there any way to find out what I have without having to strip the front of the car.

MadMark73 · « **Reply #17 on:** 23 September 2013, 21:54:48 »

It must have some sort of sensor as its telling me the level is low on the display panel.

Andy B · « **Reply #18 on:** 23 September 2013, 22:02:45 »

Quote from: MadMark73 on 23 September 2013, 21:51:11

Is there any way to find out what I have without having to strip the front of the car.

you have the bigger tank due to HIDs so a hole for the high pressure pump & a hole for the level sensor

05omegav6 · « **Reply #19 on:** 23 September 2013, 22:51:28 »

Face lift have a rubber grommet for the sensor hole if not fitted, so retrofit existing sensor to new tank (if applicable)

albitz · « **Reply #20 on:** 24 September 2013, 16:22:27 »

Pics sent via PM. Im not sure on the procedure for removal of your tank.I haven't looked under the bonnet of a non facelift car for years. Hopefully someone else can advise on that.

The Red Baron · « **Reply #21 on:** 24 September 2013, 17:39:17 »

im sure i have a slam panel down the shed with the bottle still attatched. from a mfl elite saloon.

TheBoy · « **Reply #22 on:** 24 September 2013, 20:01:52 »

Quote from: Andy B on 23 September 2013, 20:42:16

The tanks for those cars with HID washer pumps are bigger.

Not on FL's

TheBoy · « **Reply #23 on:** 24 September 2013, 20:03:20 »

Quote from: MadMark73 on 23 September 2013, 21:51:11

Is there any way to find out what I have without having to strip the front of the car.

Alb's one should fit fine. You may have to dettach your filler neck and put it on Alb's one.

TheBoy · « **Reply #24 on:** 24 September 2013, 20:05:51 »

And MFL removal:

Disconnect battery (important - MFL fans are not protected, and may start at any point)

Remove Grill
Remove Headlight washer nozzles
Remove small trims under headlights
Remove bumper
Remove washer filler neck by pulling up
Remove cross member, with bottle attached

Some electrical connectors and hoses need to come off along the way, disconnect these when convenient.

MadMark73 · « **Reply #25 on:** 25 September 2013, 17:21:55 »

Quote from: Albitz on 24 September 2013, 16:22:27

Pics sent via PM. Im not sure on the procedure for removal of your tank.I haven't looked under the bonnet of a non facelift car for years. Hopefully someone else can advise on that.

Pictures received and will have a look when the rain stops.

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