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Old 02-06-2013, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JamesDean View Post
I see a lot of newer-ish cars having a much better spray pattern jet than what our 124/126etc vintage cars do. They do a much nicer job of covering the entirety of the windshield and do so wasting less fluid.

Anyone ever thinking about modding/upgrading?
Replace the clogged units with new.
On the 124/126, IMO all other options are a down grade.

A sewing needle or insulin syringe works quite well for cleaning the jets.
I like sewing needles for adjusting the jets.



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