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2004 C5... the little barb that is on the "dome" that the hose from the passenger wiper attaches to has died. The hose is fine as is the rest of the hose assembly under the cowl.
Any suggestions? Has anyone tapped in a new barb? Wondering if there is another solution - 3d print maybe...
Last edited by Black_Valkyrie; Jan 11, 2023 at 12:03 AM.
Thanks... however was looking for a work around. For instance - the id of the hose is 1/8 ... that's a standard barb size - has anyone removed the elbow and run hose right to the wiper? Has anyone successfully repaired the elbow? Has anyone found a suitable replacement for the elbow?
I had this happen about 10 months ago. As you've probably noted the passenger side one gets baked in the sun and becomes brittle over time, likely to snap off when removing it from the wiper cowl.
My solution was to put the "fresh" one from the driver side on the passenger side location, and then I added a MettleAir # 99HB-NP-2-SB barbed fitting on the driver side. So far so good! Shipping is weirdly expensive, though... I bought 2 and have a spare. Also looks like Amazon has it, but for qty 1 the cost is pretty high; if you choose the qty 10 option shipping is free. Perhaps you could buy 10, and then sell the extras here.
I had this happen about 10 months ago. As you've probably noted the passenger side one gets baked in the sun and becomes brittle over time, likely to snap off when removing it from the wiper cowl.
My solution was to put the "fresh" one from the driver side on the passenger side location, and then I added a MettleAir # 99HB-NP-2-SB barbed fitting on the driver side. So far so good! Shipping is weirdly expensive, though... I bought 2 and have a spare. Also looks like Amazon has it, but for qty 1 the cost is pretty high; if you choose the qty 10 option shipping is free. Perhaps you could buy 10, and then sell the extras here. https://www.amazon.com/MettleAir-99H...dp/B00S51ZNFS/
Thank you! I like your thinking! Local kid here 3d prints I'll see what he can come up with he said something like $10 each which I'd be happy to pay if it worked and looked similar to stock. If that's a bust your plan seems solid!
Thank you! I like your thinking! Local kid here 3d prints I'll see what he can come up with he said something like $10 each which I'd be happy to pay if it worked and looked similar to stock. If that's a bust your plan seems solid!
I do a lot of 3D printing, and sorry to say I'm not optimistic that this part is a good candidate for that. For your sake I hope it works out!
We have them new! We received 20 a few months back to approve the part and it was a perfect match. We advertised those and they sold right away. We are awaiting a huge order to arrive in the coming weeks. I just sent them an email to get a better timeline. Be sure and follow the link and put your email in to be notified when the new stock arrives : C5 Corvette Windshield Wiper Cowl Spray Hose Elbow NEW
We have them new! We received 20 a few months back to approve the part and it was a perfect match. We advertised those and they sold right away. We are awaiting a huge order to arrive in the coming weeks. I just sent them an email to get a better timeline. Be sure and follow the link and put your email in to be notified when the new stock arrives : C5 Corvette Windshield Wiper Cowl Spray Hose Elbow NEW
Thanks... good news... I'm going to try the 3d printed alternative first - 10 bucks to support a local kid. Will report back!
I ran into the same problem OP. Didn't want to pay what the used prices for them go for. I never use the sprayers anyway, but after like 10 months I gave up and replaced it after casually looking for one for all that time with a used unit from ebay. Hope your 3d printed route works out.
Yes. I fixed mine.
If the barb is snapped off clean there is still enough "meat" to cut a threads into the gumdrop and the barb and put them back together.
You gotta be good with small delicate things and have the right tools.
I was a jeweler before I went into IT.
This is the second time I've repaired windshield washers on my cars.
Still I was surprised it worked out.
Wiper hose barb snapped off...
