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DIY: Windshield Washer Pump Filter Cleaning for under hood PWM meth kits
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DIY: Windshield Washer Pump Filter Cleaning for under hood PWM meth kits
Published by EastBayE90
07-13-2011 |
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EastBayE90
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07-13-2011, 01:18 PM
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#4
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EastBayE90
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07-13-2011, 02:46 PM
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Yea my car has 48,000 miles and it looked like this. I can only imagine what it looks like with 80,000+ miles.
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#5
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chancejat
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08-02-2011, 12:37 PM
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this also happened to me with my bms ww kit....my filter was permanently attached to my seal though.... btw if you have a 135i there is no need to removed the turn signal, and if you have a headlight sprayer and ww sprayer the smaller pump is for the ww sprayer.
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#6
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EastBayE90
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08-02-2011, 01:55 PM
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#8
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Rotorocious
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08-07-2011, 11:27 PM
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Did this, this weekend.
It was squeaky clean. Oh well, peace of mind |
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#9
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EastBayE90
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08-08-2011, 01:00 PM
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#10
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Rotorocious
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08-08-2011, 08:11 PM
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Looked pretty easy and just wanted to not think about it again
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#12
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EastBayE90
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08-09-2011, 10:30 AM
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The whole process took less than an hour and is very easy and educational. Curious to know if your filter is as nasty as mine was lol.
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#13
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BMW86
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08-09-2011, 06:35 PM
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I did this a couple days ago. Thanks (-(ellblazer420 for the DIY.
I have been getting Low Meth flow when I go WOT, usually around half but it isn't stable. I can only get close to full flow if I go WOT + run the WW wipers. I have highjacked the WW lines for my meth kit. More info here - http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13361 Anyways, my question is for anyone that has done this DIY - did you notice on the back of the reservoir that there is hole roughly 1 inch in diameter? I dropped my filter inside the tank so I had to shake my reservoir around a bit and remember seeing it on the back and not thinking anything of it at the time. I have been using a lot more meth than what is considered normal, maybe around 5 x or more. I think I may be leaking the meth from this point. I would like to confirm if anyone else has seen this as I think I may be missing a rubber grommet from this location. The 'hole' that I'm speaking of is on the backside of the reservoir in the photos. Btw, it turns out my WW filter was clean as new so if anyone knows why I'm still having low meth flow PM me! |
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#14
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335okc
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01-28-2012, 09:40 PM
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just did this on mine, thanks for the diy!
i've been suspecting clogged filter since i installed pwm, never got high flow, only about 30 max. when i saw the filter, it wasn't as bad as yours but pretty damn clogged. and the rubber seal cracked (will replace soon). what surprised me is what came out of the tank, i had so much dirt, even have dead spider in it. wtf? lol i'm glad i did this diy. thanks again! |
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#15
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KurtV
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07-17-2012, 10:55 AM
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Great instructions. The only problem I had was that the wheel well liner is secured to the fender with 3 plastic rivets/fasteners which didn't want to come off. I cut them off and found replacements at Autozone.
My tank actually had algae with long threads growing in it and from the filter. I decided to replace the filter rather than clean it. You know it is a common problem when you go up to the parts counter at the dealer and they have one in the drawer in front of them. Cost about $6 at dealer. |
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#16
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RAWM3EVO
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12-24-2012, 06:05 AM
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Excellent DIY - helped me no end...
I will add: 1,Those cars with headlight washers have an extra pump this has a very much larger filter. 2,Best to remove the white washer water holder COMPLETELY and rinse it out due to the sediment in the bottom of the container, this also ensures you can refit the pump(s) easily before reinstalling. 3, Ensure pumps are flushed with clean water 4, Torx 20 for plastic screw under sill 5, two hidden 8mm bolts in recess next to air con radiator .. note they will be covered in crud. 6, Very carefully note how the liners fit together.. it will help refitting them. Total DIY time: 65mins From a weak dribble to very strong jets...like new ... !!!! ![]() I had what looked like Jelly/Jello on the filters. Always use a good quality screenwash .. and STICK with that brand i think the mixing causes the sludge. |
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Last edited by RAWM3EVO; 12-26-2012 at 07:53 AM.
Reason: amendment
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#17
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Aly
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01-01-2013, 12:49 PM
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Many thanks for this great DIY, I had a leak, I was loosing a full tank of washing fluid within 1 week of refill, I followed your instructions and the problem was in my pump, it had a very small hole in it and it was leaking every time I activate it.
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#18
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EastBayE90
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01-22-2013, 07:21 PM
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EastBayE90
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01-22-2013, 07:24 PM
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#20
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EastBayE90
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01-22-2013, 07:25 PM
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Great work. I'm glad all of you are finding it to be easy. Once you get in there and start taking stuff apart it goes pretty fast.
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#21
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stormtrooper7
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02-12-2013, 03:06 PM
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Do you need to blow out the lines that lead up to the cowl/hood/windshield area?
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