Mike 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) As the title says the hoses are quite brittle and have started to crack for the windscreen washer jets. I've looked around a few hardware stores and found hoses that will do the job but no luck with suitable joiners. I called BMW and they'll only sell me the whole lot (hoses + joiners for silly money), same with aftermarket suppliers. Anybody been replaced these before, if so where did you find the joiners? I might try wreckers as last resort but would rather get new as second hand is likley to be just as brittle Cheers Edited February 25, 2010 by Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 Waste of time second hand..you'll break them getting them off or putting them on.... just go new Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 glenn is right, very brittle little buggers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 yeah thats what I thought. I'll go new from dealer if I have to but seems like something I can save quite a bit on if I can just find the right sized joiners Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Can you explain what type of joiners you need?E.g what size is the inside diameter of the hose and is it just joining two peices of hose or a hose on 1 end and a fitting on the other? I have a pretty good range of hose joiners at work thats why I ask Edited February 25, 2010 by braeden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwolf 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 I would also be keen and if anyone can explain the best way to remove and replace... I've not looked at it properly but I know one of mine has split... and I'd rather have an expert tell me how than work out that I could've done it better if I'd asked... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1870 Report post Posted February 26, 2010 I too had this problem. I just used a piece of vacum hose to replace the cracked section, which reulted in the plastic nipple breaking off the drivers side washer jet. I super glued it, and that lasted all of 3 weeks lol. Intensive wash is a bit of a have imo so ive just left it disconnected. One day, i'll get around to replacing the washer jet, but because it's heated they're not cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Dave 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2011 Ive just been through the drama of finding out how brittle this tube is. I read the forum and became more disappointed. Went down to Mitre10 today and found "Nylex clear vinyl tubing 5mm" @ $1.79 per metre. Being very careful, I got the old stuff off without breaking the joiners or right angle adapters. Dip the ends of the new tubing in hot water to soften them before pushing them on. Is working fine so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
