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Subject:Re: Plumbing layout for headlight washers?
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:41:53 -0700

On 7/25/06, Walt Oliver <walt@waltnet.net> wrote:
>
> Greetings, all,
>
> I picked up a European washer tank with the high-pressure
> headlamp-squirter pump along with the relay and wiring harnesses to make
> it work. What I haven't found anywhere is a diagram or description of
> whether the fluid circuit for the headlights includes check valve(s)--I
> assume it must--and what their part numbers might be. Anyone have any
> tips?
>
> The diameter of the hose from the high-pressure pump is huge compared to
> those in my Saab or Mercedes. Wonder if VW expected Vanagons to get
> especially dirty noses?
>
> Thanks,
> Walt

I'll have look at my set-up, Walt, Did you get the whole grill or just the
washers? The grill is reinforced on the backside with a steel rib. I assume
this is to keep the washers from blowing themselves off and cracking the
grill in the process.

BenT