"Aftermarket" washer nozzles
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I've "adjusted" the nozzles on both our LX and LC last fall. We may set a record here this winter for snowfall back to when it was first recorded. We're on our 2nd set of Bosch blades on both trucks and no complaints about wiper or washer overage in extremely snotty weather.
OT just a bit...the '01's rear spoiler has a gap between its bottom and the roof. The airfoil shape of that gap does a great job in keeping the rear window relatively clean. The 200 lacks the gap and works as if it's there for decoration. The square cut off rear end create a vacuum at speed which simply picks up road crap and what flows over the truck and deposits it on the tailgate. Goggle Kamm Effect for more info. Sorry for the whine.
OT just a bit...the '01's rear spoiler has a gap between its bottom and the roof. The airfoil shape of that gap does a great job in keeping the rear window relatively clean. The 200 lacks the gap and works as if it's there for decoration. The square cut off rear end create a vacuum at speed which simply picks up road crap and what flows over the truck and deposits it on the tailgate. Goggle Kamm Effect for more info. Sorry for the whine.
I do think that the Toyota design is more robust and less prone to clogging and easily picked out with a pin. But as you can see in the YouTube someone posted, the Ford squirters do indeed cover the windshield in a nice fan of spray. Just works better in my opinion. Again, this is on my bucket list.
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Probably best to upload to YouTube and link it here.
Fan vs OEM nozzle
What do you think of the new nozzle? It's hard to tell in the video but it almost looks like it sprays to low.
Sorry I said that in an earlier post, the angle is too low in my opinion. It has been said that the OEM nozzles can be re-positioned. I will look this weekend if the same can be done with the fan spray nozzle.
Mine suck too, definitely interested in a solution.
For decades this is how you adjust the nozzles on most cars.
Another issue, road salt, de-icer all leave a nasty film that no wipers or washers can remove. You need to use a special product like spot x to remove it. Also rubbing alcohol to the rubber helps keeps them clean.
Also there is probably a check valve someplace, clean or replace it.
Another issue, road salt, de-icer all leave a nasty film that no wipers or washers can remove. You need to use a special product like spot x to remove it. Also rubbing alcohol to the rubber helps keeps them clean.
Also there is probably a check valve someplace, clean or replace it.
Inserting a needle (bobby-pin) into to each jet, I adjust the angle of all six (2nozzles x 3jets) to my liking. OEM then works fine for me!
For fun point them up and washes the car behind you... just kidding
Hey guys!
I think the best way to upgrade the nozzles is to use Dorman 47137. These are spray type nozzles (like modern OEM), adjustable.
Dorman Products - 47137
Here is the video:
They don't have an internal check valve, so you would need to buy one. Toyota part#: 85321-26020, it costs a buck at ur dealership.
A lot of members of Russian LC100 community have done this mod and they report outstanding results. This set up works for them even below 0 degrees F.
I think the best way to upgrade the nozzles is to use Dorman 47137. These are spray type nozzles (like modern OEM), adjustable.
Dorman Products - 47137
Here is the video:
They don't have an internal check valve, so you would need to buy one. Toyota part#: 85321-26020, it costs a buck at ur dealership.
A lot of members of Russian LC100 community have done this mod and they report outstanding results. This set up works for them even below 0 degrees F.
What does the internal check valve do?
Keeps the water from eventually flowing back down the line. Basically without it when you pull the lever and havent used the washers in a while it takes a minute for the system to build pressure and spray. This keeps the fluid in the line because it is directional flow only.
Appreciate it @gregnash