upgrade to mazda3 windshield washer nozzles?

[whitemp5seattle]

that's why I'm gonna try buying a set of mazda3 nozzles...

 

[Lord_Zath]

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[Tasty]

that's why I'm gonna try buying a set of mazda3 nozzles...

I believe it's been definitively stated that the Mazda3 nozzles will NOT work on the P5. Hence the Tribute / Escape nozzle solution.

 

[whitemp5seattle]

I believe it's been definitively stated that the Mazda3 nozzles will NOT work on the P5. Hence the Tribute / Escape nozzle solution.

where has it been definitively stated?

 

[Alejo_NIN]

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[Lord_Zath]

it's a sad state of affairs when people stop citing their sources

 

[Diehonda]

I want the Tribute ones. VW uses the misting nozzles and they work great at highway speeds.

I replaced my nozzles twice last year so an upgrade would be awesome.

 

[Kansei]

it's a sad state of affairs when people stop citing their sources

Yes, but research shows 83% of sources are actually just BS.*

*no source cited

 

[pasadena_commut]

The driver's side stock nozzle on my P5 shoots the stream that's right in front of the steering wheel fairly low on the windshield. I've tried adjusting it with a paper clip and a pick but it just doesn't want to move. At some point I'll replace the nozzle. That low stream isn't ideal for cleaning the window but it does have the advantage that I can see over the stream point, so it does not obscure my vision while it is firing. This makes me wonder, was the low stream intentional? That is, is it just my P5 or are they supposed to be like that?

 

[MyZmZm]

rofflecopters at chris (rlaugh)

pasadena - the individual 'nozzles' do move, but sometimes they are kind of sticky at first. keep trying and they should move eventually.

that being said, prob in the next month i'll be getting the tribute nozzles - i HATE fighting with mine, trying to aim them. too high, too low, too far inside... it's NOT worth it anymore. plus, the mist is much better imho.

i haven't checked back at earlier posts, but what's the easiest way to remove the stock ones and replace with the new ones? from under the hood (ie, removing the heatshield), or on top of the hood? i know i read about someone grabbing from the top with pliers, but knowing me if i do that, i'm sure to scratch or chip the paint...

 

[njaremka]

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i haven't checked back at earlier posts, but what's the easiest way to remove the stock ones and replace with the new ones? from under the hood (ie, removing the heatshield), or on top of the hood? i know i read about someone grabbing from the top with pliers, but knowing me if i do that, i'm sure to scratch or chip the paint...

go from under the hood, and you don't have to touch the "heat" shielding. get a 10mm deep socket, and push it up around from underneath the nozzle, and the nozzle should then pop right out. (thats how the shop manual describes it)

 

[Diehonda]

go from under the hood, and you don't have to touch the "heat" shielding. get a 10mm deep socket, and push it up around from underneath the nozzle, and the nozzle should then pop right out. (thats how the shop manual describes it)

X2

I used a flat head screwdriver the first time and a 10mm after that. If yours are clogged be sure to spray before you put the hoses in the new nozzles.

 

[MyZmZm]

njaremka, diehonda - thanks! when i get mine, i'll be sure to try that. though, seeing as i'm only 5'1", i think i may have to ask someone taller than i if they will swap them out for me, lol don't think i'll be able to reach the middle of the hood while it's open...

 

[mazdaspeed777]

I could use this. On one of the streams on the passenger side nozzel shoots up and over my windshield.

 

[Kansei]

Nothin wrong with climbing on top of the engine.. feet on the radiator support, hands on the strut tower brace.. I've done it quite a few times myself.. that way I'm not reaching over the fenders scratching them up

 

[Tasty]

it's a sad state of affairs when people stop citing their sources

I'm terribly sorry everyone! Please forgive me!!

Seriously though, I may have dreamed it now that I searched a little. I could have sworn that I read on another thread that someone tried the 3 nozzles and they are not a direct replacement. If they work, sweet. I was trying to save you some $, but my memory sucks anyway so go for it!

 

[whitemp5seattle]

I'm gonna try it just in spite on you now! BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! jk...I wanted to try it anyway. If it doesn't work out, well...I guess I'm out $20!

 

[speed5hornet]

haha, not to hard to do! i recently umm lost one of mine in an unfortunate snow cleaning off accident. So when i was putting the new one on, i remembered about the ones that spray ppl. and all you have to do is open ur hood, sorta pull back the bonnet (fire preventive stuff) and finde ur washer nozzels, the kinda/pull screw out and just put it in backwards, it doesnt really sit that flat on the hood due to the conture and stuff, and it don't really shoot too far past the hood, about 3 feet only due to pressure, but anywho it sure was fun to spray my friends for a week or two!

 

[Kona Bear]

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[patsissons]

where is the best place to order the tribute nozzle in canada? or any other parts for that matter?