Vacuum tubing/hose for wipers

Wiltshireboy · Post by **Wiltshireboy** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:00 am

After Wes's observations about my incorrect hose/tubing, I have made a search on the web for the correct size. I have searched for silicon rubber tubing in imperial and metric sizes. No joy as yet. Has anyone got some ideas for me here in the UK? Thanks

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:31 am

I used 5mm ID hose, and opened up the ends (where it connects to the wiper motors & steel tube) with a 7/32 drill bit. Not had the wipers running yet, but it should work ok.....

Owen.

Wiltshireboy · Post by **Wiltshireboy** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:44 am

I like that idea, thanks. do you use plastic or silicon rubber?

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:12 am

Rubber. The rubber fuel line type works well, but for an accurate representation try to find some with about a 2.5mm wall thickness (5mm ID, 10mm OD). You can usually find it pretty cheap on Fleabay......
Owen.

Wiltshireboy · Post by **Wiltshireboy** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:23 pm

Thanks I will have a look.

dod03-52 · Post by **dod03-52** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:42 pm

How about the brass connector "T" or "Y" Which is correct and where to find them?

Post by **wesk** » Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:20 pm

the "Y" is correct. Jonathan had a few for sale a while back.

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Wed Nov 21, 2012 1:01 am

I got a couple off Fleabay some time ago; this is the fellow's website:
http://www.wiperman.com/

He may have none left, but drop him an email; you want to be asking for a 1/4" wiper hose tee, Y-pattern, part no. TRI-79513. 2 for the M38, 1 for the M38A1 (so the manual says).
The ones I got were aluminium, not brass.