Windshield Washer nozzle upgrade for Esteem/Zen

amalji · 13th August 2010, 15:43

Dear Bhpians,

One of the frustrating negatives of the cars of the last decade - Esteem/Zen is the inefficiency of windshield washer used. Water comes only in one direction which makes the process of cleaning the dirty windshield inefficient.

Accidentally, I noticed that the nozzle used in Maruti Swift ( which pumps in 2 direction per nozzle ) will fit in correctly on Esteem as well. Changed it to swift's windshield cleaner nozzle and cleaning the windshield became all the more efficient.

I guess the same mod will work on Maruti Zen and 800 as well.

Cost = Rs. 51/- per nozzle ( So, a total of Rs. 102/- ) for water pumping to 4 directions. :-)

Thanks to Autoteam, Cochin who made this modification for me.

Regards,
Amal

autexy · 13th August 2010, 16:35

Wow, this is nice.
But is it possible for 800 also, will the water jets be inside the windscreen for an 800?
As, swift has a wider windscreen.

amalji · 13th August 2010, 19:30

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Originally Posted by autexy

Wow, this is nice.
But is it possible for 800 also, will the water jets be inside the windscreen for an 800?
As, swift has a wider windscreen.

It should be compatible with 800 too.
Regarding water jets, you can calibrate it according to your requirement. So, narrower windscreen doesn't matter.

black12rr · 13th August 2010, 19:50

@amalji , excellent , could you post pics of yours ? .

It should be Do it Yourself ? .Also is the water pump powerful to squeeze water from 4 holes ? .

amalji · 14th August 2010, 08:41

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Originally Posted by black12rr

@amalji , excellent , could you post pics of yours ? .

Yes, will post the pics by tonight.

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Originally Posted by black12rr

It should be Do it Yourself ?

Yeah, it's simple to fix it. If it gets too tight, doing it under the supervision of a workshop personnel will be better.

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.Also is the water pump powerful to squeeze water from 4 holes ? .

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Yes, powerful enough.

motomaverick · 14th August 2010, 11:16

good and simple solution....i hope the water isnt sprayed outside the windshield. When i was driving a bike there were cars where the water used to be thrown all over the place

dhanushs · 14th August 2010, 19:33

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Originally Posted by amalji

Yes, powerful enough.

Its good to know that the spray is powerful enough.

btw, do you have any idea if it can be fitted to any other cars than maruthi ones?.

I will be awaiting pics.

amalji · 14th August 2010, 21:19

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Originally Posted by motomaverick

good and simple solution....i hope the water isnt sprayed outside the windshield. When i was driving a bike there were cars where the water used to be thrown all over the place

it's because the nozzle direction is not adjusted properly. We can do that easily with the help of a strong pin.

amalji · 15th August 2010, 18:19

Pictures of the windshield washer's nozzle upgrade.

amalji · 16th August 2010, 06:23

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Originally Posted by dhanushs

btw, do you have any idea if it can be fitted to any other cars than maruthi ones?.

Not sure about that part. Which car do you own? Maybe, I can check it out for you.

yogisays0909 · 16th August 2010, 12:03

Dude, thats excellent and the first thing i will do is change the washer nozzle once i am back in mumbai this weekend.

amalji · 16th August 2010, 22:50

Fitted the same mod on Mom's Maruti Zen. Works well.

nc1bad · 17th August 2010, 18:22

hey nice install, can you tell me whether the nozzle bonnet hole had to be enlarged to fit the new nozzle?

amalji · 17th August 2010, 22:14

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Originally Posted by nc1bad

hey nice install, can you tell me whether the nozzle bonnet hole had to be enlarged to fit the new nozzle?

No modification needed for the hole. Even though, a bit tighter than the default nozzle, it will get in.

dhanushs · 19th August 2010, 22:32

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Originally Posted by amalji

Not sure about that part. Which car do you own? Maybe, I can check it out for you.

My ride is a Ford IKON. Considering the pictures above, I guess I will have to modify my bonnet. Also there would be the OE washer hole, which will be unattended.

hmmm... this would be a difficult affair, I guess.

13th August 2010, 15:43	#1
amalji Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,642 Thanked: 3,177 Times	Windshield Washer nozzle upgrade for Esteem/Zen Dear Bhpians, One of the frustrating negatives of the cars of the last decade - Esteem/Zen is the inefficiency of windshield washer used. Water comes only in one direction which makes the process of cleaning the dirty windshield inefficient. Accidentally, I noticed that the nozzle used in Maruti Swift ( which pumps in 2 direction per nozzle ) will fit in correctly on Esteem as well. Changed it to swift's windshield cleaner nozzle and cleaning the windshield became all the more efficient. I guess the same mod will work on Maruti Zen and 800 as well. Cost = Rs. 51/- per nozzle ( So, a total of Rs. 102/- ) for water pumping to 4 directions. :-) Thanks to Autoteam, Cochin who made this modification for me. Regards, Amal Last edited by Rehaan : 26th August 2010 at 16:56. Reason: TBHP rules permit 2 smileys max per post. Please make sure you read the rules before continuing. Thanks.
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autexy Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18 Thanked: Once	Wow, this is nice. But is it possible for 800 also, will the water jets be inside the windscreen for an 800? As, swift has a wider windscreen.
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black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,278 Thanked: 339 Times	@amalji , excellent , could you post pics of yours ? . It should be Do it Yourself ? .Also is the water pump powerful to squeeze water from 4 holes ? . Last edited by black12rr : 13th August 2010 at 20:01.
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motomaverick Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,898 Thanked: 989 Times View My Garage	good and simple solution....i hope the water isnt sprayed outside the windshield. When i was driving a bike there were cars where the water used to be thrown all over the place
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amalji Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,642 Thanked: 3,177 Times	Pictures of the windshield washer's nozzle upgrade. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by amalji : 15th August 2010 at 18:20.
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16th August 2010, 12:03	#11
yogisays0909 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 313 Times View My Garage	Dude, thats excellent and the first thing i will do is change the washer nozzle once i am back in mumbai this weekend.
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16th August 2010, 22:50	#12
amalji Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,642 Thanked: 3,177 Times	Fitted the same mod on Mom's Maruti Zen. Works well.
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17th August 2010, 18:22	#13
nc1bad BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Panjim Posts: 166 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	hey nice install, can you tell me whether the nozzle bonnet hole had to be enlarged to fit the new nozzle?
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