Should I replace intensive washing unit loom?

[JPR10]

Hi all,

As we all know, the vinyl/plastic tubing that leads to our windshield washer nozzles turn very brittle with age and disintegrate upon touch.

I've managed to remove it from the car while removing/installing a hood and it is FUBAR.

Should I replace the entire unit with an OEM one? ~$50-$70 -- or should I buy windshield washer hoses/connectors and just re-use the one I have...

Also... I have intensive washing -- does that mean I have a secondary reservoir behind the fender liner?

What have you all done in the past?

Best,
JP

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I also noticed a lot of the sites selling this part show them for 2001+... Is there a difference in pre-facelift / facelift washer unit systems w/ intensive cleaning?

[djb2]

The factory tubing degrades from heat, not from age. Note where it is the most brittle -- directly over the exhaust manifolds.

The most cost-effective way of fixing the problem is to buy a roll of irrigation tubing and use it with your existing fittings.
Use a hot air gun or near-boiling water to soften the tubing ends when removing or installing.

With intensive washing you'll have two tubes to each nozzle. The intensive fluid reservoir is the small one visible in the engine compartment.

The regular reservoir is behind the right wheel well liner, between the door hinge and wheel. You can typically leave that section of tubing in place, disconnecting at the in-line connector in the hood gutter. The disconnect is there so that the hood may be removed for service.

[RyansBMW]

I replaced mine with a new set from the dealer. The original lasted 13 years for me so for $60, it was worth it for me. Saves the hassle of having to cut new pieces down to the right size and making it all fit.

[JPR10]

I replaced mine with a new set from the dealer. The original lasted 13 years for me so for $60, it was worth it for me. Saves the hassle of having to cut new pieces down to the right size and making it all fit.

True. When you put it in perspective like that -- it's worth it!

Thanks haha