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Headlight Washer Problem

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Use much since last winter

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Richard you are right, I was using them on a motorway journey a couple of days ago; have not really been used much since last winter.
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Headlight Washer Problem

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Replace cap and nozzle as an assembly

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I would change the cap and nozzle as an assembly.
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Replace cap and nozzle as an assembly

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I would change the cap and nozzle as an assembly.
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Headlight Washer Problem

Replace whole unit or just swap over the new cover

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Is it better to replace the whole unit or just swap over the new cover.
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Replace cap and nozzle as an assembly

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I would change the cap and nozzle as an assembly.
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Replace whole unit or just swap over the new cover

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Is it better to replace the whole unit or just swap over the new cover.
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Headlight Washer Problem

Use much since last winter

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Richard you are right, I was using them on a motorway journey a couple of days ago; have not really been used much since last winter.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Just gave the car a quick wash and noticed that the chrome cover for the driver side headlamp washer is loose. It looks like its chrome but its actually plastic. Got the washer out of its housing and the cover is only being held by one retaining clip/ lug; the other one has broken off. Can anyone advise if these covers are a porsche part no that can be ordered or do I have to buy the whole washer unit ? Also any source other than the OPC. Thanks in advance for any help. Cheers

POST 2Original post

Sounds like you have been using them. That's what happens if you are going quickly. You have to buy the trim cover and nozzle assembly. The cover isn't sold separately. Left - 996.628.143.00 Right - 996.628.144.00 £30.48 each +VAT.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Richard you are right, I was using them on a motorway journey a couple of days ago; have not really been used much since last winter. Is it better to replace the whole unit or just swap over the new cover. Thanks again.

POST 4Original post

I would change the cap and nozzle as an assembly. You'll get a nice new jet that way. The old one might be a bit clogged up.

POST 5Original post

Two of the four nozzles on my washers are missing(presumed stolen). Squirt lots of water but not at the lights !. Can they be bought as seperate items or can they be salvaged out of otherwise damaged units? Cheers

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