screen wash problem

[granturismo]

so I went over bigger than anticipated speed bump and knocked front bumper from the bottom on the left hand side. No damage it seems, some scratches on undertray in front of wheel arch but nothing unusual for such a low car so didn't think much of it. However later that day I got screen wash low message. Topped it up with some water as there was nothing left which seemed strange to me initially (as I had plenty of warning before it would run out on Audi) but I thought must be italian thing. Washed the screen okay but message didn't disappear.
Got home to top up with proper screen wash and as I'm pouring it in I can see it flowing down my driveway from underneath the car... so after quick visual inspection it seems that plastic coupler between two pipes has let go and broke.

Part on the diagram highlighted in red. Has anyone ever had this problem? Access is quite tight and restricted so although that last bit of pipe from pump (part 6) is only £16 I would not be able to get access to the pump itself so I'm thinking I'll just get a plastic coupler of same diameter, remove broken one and replace it and that should fix it. Would that be fair assumption to make?

 

[spkennyuk]

Halfords do a wash pipe coupler that fit a few sizes. They do L shaped and straight pieces that start off small diameter and get slightly bigger the further you push the pipe on. They are only £1.50 or so from memory.

The only problem you may have is that the wash jet pump may have sufficient power to force the hoses apart on a semi regular basis.

Different car i know but mondeos of the 95/96 era had a single wash reservior for both front and back screen that was burried between the wing and the wheel arch. They had a connector in the headliner above the alarm sensor located on the pillar next to the drivers seat belt hanger. The pipe used to blow the connector when using the rear wash jet at least once a year causing a sudden cold shower. They also used to blow the pipe off the pump in the wing.

For the sake of a £1 or 2 then its worth trying. If it works ok you can always support the joint with some tape.

 

[AaronE]

it's a pain to get in there if I recall correctly. also, if you're worried about cheap connectors failing, just put even cheaper clamps on it. parts should be almost free on this one.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Self-amalgating tape is best to use. It sticks to itself when you stretch it slightly when wrapping around the pipes. Make sure everything is dry before using it.

 

[mjheathcote]

Self-amalgating tape is best to use. It sticks to itself when you stretch it slightly when wrapping around the pipes. Make sure everything is dry before using it.

Fibre-fix it, it will be as strong as steel!!

(amalgating tape better option though!)

 

[CatmanV2]

Fibre-fix it, it will be as strong as steel!!

(amalgating tape better option though!)

Except it won't be dry (IME)

C

 

[midlifecrisis]

Don't use duct tape because a manly man uses something better...

 

[granturismo]

Right got 6mm and 8mm connectors and some clamps. I will replace it tomorrow probably so will let you know how I get on.

 

[granturismo]

Managed to find some time so replaced the broken part today. For reference the coupler/connector required was 8mm and used two clamps 13mm. Total cost approx £3.