Plastic connector for windshield washer - fixable?

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Hit a retread a while back and am getting around to trying to fix the washer system. Cracked my belly pan (ive got a new one), and busted this connector causing the fluid to spill out.
Don't know that there is much special to it, unless the barb is metric size (on my Saab).

If fixable, what kind of adhesive/epoxy? If I should just get a new one, whats the best plan? Napa? Are they common? Is there a manufacturer or catalog I should go after??

Thanks!
 
Super-Glue or Gorilla Glue. If done properly, it's quite strong. Problem is that most people don't apply those products correctly.

As for the belly pan, if it's NAPA, check that it says Altrom -- that basically means an OEM supplier made it (but it won't have the OEM markings).
 
I'd use a two-part epoxy (jb weld would be overkill).

Your local hardware store should have barbed fittings and hose if you don't want to mess around trying to fix it.
 
I found this on ebay, will it fit yours?

www.ebay.com/itm/Saab-9-3-900-94-03-Check-Valve-Windshield-Headlight-Washers-/350632853422?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ASaab&hash=item51a358bfae&vxp=mtr
 
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They get heat soak from the engine. In my opinion get a new one if you can afford it.
 
Originally Posted By: oldhp
Most auto stores have a "help" rack, might have one there.
We used to keep a flat box full of those kind of fittings at NAPA.


Originally Posted By: chrome
Priced on from the dealer yet? It may not be an expensive part.


Either of these. I've repaired small plastic parts like that before, and they tend to have a glue failure when you need them most.
 
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Buy a new one. Shouldn't be too difficult to find, nor too expensive. By the looks of it that will be darn near impossible to glue and have a functioning valve that doesn't leak.
 
Had that happen to one of the vehicles a few years ago.
I epoxy'd the break together then let it sit. Then I had cut a piece of short hose. Re-coated area around the break (actually from nipple base to end) then slid the hose on and let sit again.
Then from the free end of the cut hose, slipped a brass fitting (end slid in and butted against end of plastic nipple). Now I have other half of brass fitting to re-slide the original hose to.
Brass fitting I had in the garage from fitting kit. Made to join 2 pieces of hose together.
I was going to put zip-ties (cable-ties) over it, but haven't, and all been well for a few years of use. Bouncing off roads, and no matter, I go through a lot of washer fluid. Worked for me.
 
Originally Posted By: RobertButler
Go to hobby shop, find metal tube to fit inside and epoxy.
Discard broken nipple or slide on tube after warming with hair dryer.


This is an EXCELLENT idea. I have used such tubing (aluminum and brass can generally be found at Michael's) for plastic model projects. Thank you for this new use.
 
It is probably made of ABS so buy some ABS pipe cement in the plumbing aisle at the hardware store and "glue" it back together. ABS cement will work better than epoxy because it actually welds the ABS as opposed to the adhering action of epoxy.
 
I did JB weld on one of the windshield nozzle when its tube broke off. Knock on the wood, but it has so far it has been holding up after many years.
 
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