Washer bottle alternative

[jop]

Hi all,

Those with bullbars wanting to remove the 'wings' mounted under the bar to cover up the washer bottle now have a few options.

Ag9111 and ratstriton have both cut and plastic welded the stock bottle to fit up in the original space - they can cut and paste their links or posts if they want to ad to this.

I found a NL pajero washer bottle at the wreckers ($15) - it locates inside the passenger guard so it helps if someone has already removed the guard

I basically mounted it inside my ironman bar, using the ml pump, wiring and spray hose. You will need to replace the black bent hose in the pic with a longer hose.

I use the ml filler in the original postion (it pulls off the stock bottle) and attached the new hose between the pajero tank and ml filler. This gives you a fair bit more volume than the bottle itself


The pajero bottle with the original ml filler - the black hose will need replacing with a longer unit

The two pumps are similar, but the plugs are different - i fitted the ml pump to the pajero tank



I will cut up some stainless plates tomorrow to cover the bottom of the bar.

[ag9111]

Schmick Jop

[4wd26]

I will cut up some stainless plates tomorrow to cover the bottom of the bar.

x2 ??

[al coholic]

Another option is to grab a new washer bottle from TJM, but this would only suit those WITHOUT a dual battery setup under the bonnet. The TJM bars dont have the wings like the ARB ones, so what they do is replace the factory washer bottle with a complete new setup that sits basically between the back of the passenger side headlight and the front of the battery tray, it is in the same position as the factory filler tube basically.

I'm not sure how much they are from TJM, the other options may work out far cheaper, but thought i would mention it for anyone interested. Will try to get some photos over the next couple of days.

[ratstriton]

Nice job mate looks good.

[jop]

Another option is to grab a new washer bottle from TJM, but this would only suit those WITHOUT a dual battery setup under the bonnet. The TJM bars dont have the wings like the ARB ones, so what they do is replace the factory washer bottle with a complete new setup that sits basically between the back of the passenger side headlight and the front of the battery tray, it is in the same position as the factory filler tube basically.

I'm not sure how much they are from TJM, the other options may work out far cheaper, but thought i would mention it for anyone interested. Will try to get some photos over the next couple of days.

We had a look at this option a while ago and either tjm wouldn't sell them or they were expensive.
Worth a try again thanks alco.

I have been meaning to do this for a while (18 months) and RT's post got me moving, i have been without a washerbottle for a month or so - thinking that would make me do something about it

[jop]

Another option - there is a flexible bag available with a pump attached.

Trytin - i think - had a link for them

Ebay has a heap of options as well - i like the stealth look though

[4wd26]

Another option is to grab a new washer bottle from TJM, but this would only suit those WITHOUT a dual battery setup under the bonnet. The TJM bars dont have the wings like the ARB ones, so what they do is replace the factory washer bottle with a complete new setup that sits basically between the back of the passenger side headlight and the front of the battery tray, it is in the same position as the factory filler tube basically.

I'm not sure how much they are from TJM, the other options may work out far cheaper, but thought i would mention it for anyone interested. Will try to get some photos over the next couple of days.

Yep went down that way at least 1 year ago- problem was (in my opinion) was the size of the bottle from memory about 1.5 lts.

Another problem was the were not real keen selling separately sweet talked and it was about $150

[al coholic]

Yeah Guys, i had a feeling that would be the case.

Jop, Are you going to make stainless gaurds from the bar back to where the plastic lining for the wheel arch has been cut off, i need to do something similar to mine, so wouldnt mind seeing some pics.

[jop]

Alco - the last photo shows it pretty well - probably just to the body mount bracket across to the edge of the bar

[daryn]

Jop, another great write up, just like Rats.

Question, what did you fix your bottle to so it stayed secure, mount points ???

You have showed the pic which I was wondering about what to do, hmmm, stainless plates, hmmmmm.

[ag9111]

Just uses the original mounting points

[touchit]

Thanks for a great solution to a common problem,now I can order another wheel arch guard as its been ripped off by mutiple kangaroo intrusions, leaving a very scared washer bottle.(iron man bar fitted,4wd mob said ,yeah thats normal for those flaps to hang down ,YEAH RIGHT )

Hi all,

Those with bullbars wanting to remove the 'wings' mounted under the bar to cover up the washer bottle now have a few options.

Ag9111 and ratstriton have both cut and plastic welded the stock bottle to fit up in the original space - they can cut and paste their links or posts if they want to ad to this.

I found a NL pajero washer bottle at the wreckers ($15) - it locates inside the passenger guard so it helps if someone has already removed the guard

I basically mounted it inside my ironman bar, using the ml pump, wiring and spray hose. You will need to replace the black bent hose in the pic with a longer hose.

I use the ml filler in the original postion (it pulls off the stock bottle) and attached the new hose between the pajero tank and ml filler. This gives you a fair bit more volume than the bottle itself


The pajero bottle with the original ml filler - the black hose will need replacing with a longer unit

The two pumps are similar, but the plugs are different - i fitted the ml pump to the pajero tank



I will cut up some stainless plates tomorrow to cover the bottom of the bar.

[SkIp]

jop,

Im currently in the process of doing this, I have removed the washer bottle and made up S/S plates to cover the cavity.

One question, how is the pump removed from the original bottle? It looks like it pulls out but I dont want to brake it!

Cheers

[ratstriton]

It's just a push in fitting pulling it out wont be a problem.
Have a look at my build up thread.
viewtopic.php?f=51&t=4293

[SkIp]

Thanks for that mate! did you just drill a new hole (neat fit) for the pump?

Cheers

[ratstriton]

Yes mate just drilled the same size hole as the original.

[c-dale]

Did some work on the weekend. Replaced the washer bottle with a PVC pipe alternative. Works a treat.

Pictures in build thread.

http://www.newtriton.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=8715

[mattz]

got to fitting my modified washer bottle. I am very happy with how it turned out after cutting off the bottom and welding it up. This is all part of getting rid of those damn wings on the arb bar.




I cut the new hole for the pump (19mm hold saw is perfect) and fitted up the pump.



mounted it all up and it works just fine. I am a bit worried that the motor protrudes out just a little more then I would like and wont allow me to fit the plastic inner guard back on properly.




so tomorrow I will weld up the hole and fit the motor to the back of the bottle where it will be out of the way and protected by the new covers I am making to fill in the wing ends and protect the lights and so worth mainly by being hammered by mud and water. I just thought others might be interested who are thinking of doing the same thing.

Also drilled two new holes into the bash plate either side of the middle factory located bolt as it sheared off. Much stronger now then before.

Nice work Tim.

[mgc_020]

Would the washer motor fit on the bulbar side of the bottle? I am looking at doing this to mine. Thanks

got to fitting my modified washer bottle. I am very happy with how it turned out after cutting off the bottom and welding it up. This is all part of getting rid of those damn wings on the arb bar.




I cut the new hole for the pump (19mm hold saw is perfect) and fitted up the pump.



mounted it all up and it works just fine. I am a bit worried that the motor protrudes out just a little more then I would like and wont allow me to fit the plastic inner guard back on properly.




so tomorrow I will weld up the hole and fit the motor to the back of the bottle where it will be out of the way and protected by the new covers I am making to fill in the wing ends and protect the lights and so worth mainly by being hammered by mud and water. I just thought others might be interested who are thinking of doing the same thing.

Also drilled two new holes into the bash plate either side of the middle factory located bolt as it sheared off. Much stronger now then before.

Nice work Tim.

[Tim007]

Would the washer motor fit on the bulbar side of the bottle? I am looking at doing this to mine. Thanks

got to fitting my modified washer bottle. I am very happy with how it turned out after cutting off the bottom and welding it up. This is all part of getting rid of those damn wings on the arb bar.




I cut the new hole for the pump (19mm hold saw is perfect) and fitted up the pump.



mounted it all up and it works just fine. I am a bit worried that the motor protrudes out just a little more then I would like and wont allow me to fit the plastic inner guard back on properly.




so tomorrow I will weld up the hole and fit the motor to the back of the bottle where it will be out of the way and protected by the new covers I am making to fill in the wing ends and protect the lights and so worth mainly by being hammered by mud and water. I just thought others might be interested who are thinking of doing the same thing.

Also drilled two new holes into the bash plate either side of the middle factory located bolt as it sheared off. Much stronger now then before.

Nice work Tim.

Yeah mate I ended up mounting it on the other side at the bottom of the bottle. I am pretty sure I posted some pics of it done.

[mgc_020]

If you have any pics are you able to email them to me mgc020@yahoo.com.au. Thanks

[VALERIO]

I bought a washer bottle kit, with a crappy pump so reuse the original mitsu pump in the new bottle, attached the bottle to the battery cover..
The bottle bracket is a easy put in/out bottle design..
It's 2 lt volume aprox