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Headdlight Washer Issue on 2001 SIlverstone

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Old Oct 18, 2025 | 10:57 AM
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Default Headdlight Washer Issue on 2001 SIlverstone

So the pump works fine on both sides, triggers properly, but the nozzles are missing and the washer stream goes straight up in the air! Anyone know a fix/the part for these little nozzles?

I gotta say when the car operates as it should, it is very satisfying to drive. Ive kept up after mine, 51,000 now, only difficult problem is leaky Detroit Wheels. SO i put some one piece wheels on it and plan on shipping the Detroits to a friend in the UK near Stroud to see if they can be rebuilt locally. I can’t find anyone here in Western US that is a for sure repair place. Missing the screw on air inlet covers on 3 of them too. Anyone seen those?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2025 | 11:21 AM
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Very strange, my Detroits have never leaked (so far).
 
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Old Oct 19, 2025 | 02:37 AM
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The easiest fix for your headlight washers is to remove the fuse for them unless your local conditions are so bad you absolutely need them to work.. On mine their only function seemed to be to spray the bonnet with washer fluid, usually just after I've washed and polished the car, so I disabled them.

You can get the Detroit valve cap screws on ebay. Be prepared to be shocked at the price. Have you tried any kind of puncture repair sealant on your leaky wheels?
 
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Old Oct 19, 2025 | 02:10 PM
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See my post #3 here: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...cement-261168/
 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 12:23 PM
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Thanks Seismic- that post link was very helpful. Thanks to everyone that read this and posted.
 
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