98 V70 Headlamp Washer Repair +

Post by **rmmagow** » 15 Feb 2012, 07:23

I'm getting an order list together for some minor work on my old beast. I'm ordering an engine mount but remembered I have a problem with the washers for the headlamps. On the passenger side in a really tight spot is a cheap pos plastic fitting, it is leaking and needs to be replaced. Are there other components related to the headlamp washer system that I should replace while I'm in there? Also, the rear washer has never worked in the car. Is there a separate washer pump for the rear window? Where's it at and is it prone to failure or should I try to fix it first.
Plugs, gads, I've seen just too much about spark plugs for this motor. 2.4 L Low pressure turbo. Should I just order the Volvo box for these? I don't really need them now but since the order is going to IPD I want to get some decent bang for my steep shipping buck.
Any other "order it before you need it" type crap I can get? I'll be doing a big fluid service on the car but refuse to pay 30.00 for a qt of angle gear fluid when I can use Mobil-1 full synth at the right viscosity for something like 14.00.
Thanks

Post by **rspi** » 15 Feb 2012, 10:14

Headlight washer system:
http://www.fcpeuro.com/Volvo-parts/V70/ ... &year=1998

Tailgate Washer System:
http://www.ipdusa.com/prodtype.asp?CAT_ ... orycrumbs=

Post by **rmmagow** » 15 Feb 2012, 10:38

Sweet! Thanks. I guess that should take care of it, some new hoses too. I sort of amazed they still flap the way they should. I want to put PIAA H7 superwhites in (expensive) and this'll be good to have everything working correctly.
Might be getting another 98 V70 AWD, this one w/128K miles. I really like this P1 generation and 850's.

KlubMarcus · Post by **KlubMarcus** » 05 Jul 2012, 19:54

I bought a new 3-way valve for the headlight washer, installed it, and now my car looks like it's crying when the washer fluid tank is full. Am I only supposed to fill it up to the clear part of the washer fluid tank instead of almost up to the cover?

Also, is that the barometric sensor beneath the valve behind the bumper?

: New 3-way valve for headlight washer.; CIMG1733 (448x800).jpg (185.75 KiB) Viewed 2433 times

: Old 3-way valve behind right side headlight, leaking profusely onto a sensor beneath.; CIMG1760 (800x448).jpg (182.13 KiB) Viewed 2433 times

: New 3-way valve installed. BTW, is that the barometric sensor beneath and behind the bumper?; CIMG1764 (800x448).jpg (177.6 KiB) Viewed 2433 times

: Right side nozzle weeps on full washer fluid tank.; CIMG1765 (800x448).jpg (275.37 KiB) Viewed 2433 times

: Left side nozzle weeps on full washer fluid tank too.; CIMG1766 (800x448).jpg (232.46 KiB) Viewed 2433 times