Window washers

[Wyliecoyote]

Hi all, restoring a 1954 saloon.

Just wondering if window washers were original fitment and if so how were they installed?

Thanks, James

[stevey]

no they werent standard equipment. after market washers can be fitted any way you want a pump under the dash and bottle in the engine bay is the usual method. well thats what im doing

[Wyliecoyote]

Lovely, just wondering if I should close the holes or not at this stage, think I'll go without and save sourcing bits. Thanks

[kennatt]

not sure of which years the regs apply but I'm sure most need washers or they fail mot. havent time to look it up ,.someone no doubt will tell you the cut off year.

[Wyliecoyote]

Isn't 1954 now MOT exempt?

[bmcecosse]

Of course - but the washer Reg may be Construction and Use Reg - so cars must comply when on the highway.

[meh]

My 31 Standard is not required to have wipers

[ColinChandler]

I think the applicable weasily words are -

This requirement applies to All vehicles, except those
. with an opening windscreen, or
. with some other means of providing the driver with an adequate view.

Best wishes, Colin.

[meh]

Correct

[Wyliecoyote]

Interesting but I think I'll go without anyway. Surely the same applies if the vehicle didn't have seatbelts or indicators originally - that they are not required now?

[MarkyB]

Surely the same applies if the vehicle didn't have seatbelts or indicators originally

Are you expecting consistancy or sense from our law makers?

This requirement applies to All vehicles, except those
. with an opening windscreen, or
. with some other means of providing the driver with an adequate view.

These are the rules, ignore them at your peril.

[whyperion]

some rules only apply from a specific date, others were backdated- Washers,Some Lights I think are in the latter category.

[kennatt]

Yes it is in the con and use regs,ecept as above(opening windows etc),if the police see you with a screen that is covered in cr....p and take the stance that you do not have a clear view,they will pull you and if you have no washers will stick it on a fixed penalty,so leave them off at your peril. Seat belts do not come into it since there was a cut off date prior to this you do not need to have them. even without the regs I wouldn't want to drive about behind hgvs throwing up masses of road spray,without being able to wash it of once it has dried on.Can't see a thing,and the old moggie wipers arn't the most efficient things,even when new.