Can't find wiper fluid tube??

[Sandlotje]

Alright, so my wiper fluid tube is broken (came with car), and I cannot seem to find a replacement. I haven't been too worried about it and I don't really want to order it online, but I don't know what I'm doing wrong -- why haven't I found them? I've looked at places like Target, Wal-Mart, Autozone in both Gainesville and Jacksonville. I don't know what the tech term would be for the tubes, but it shouldn't be this hard to find. Any suggestions (even just the tech term)?

[MarkSpyder]

If you are talking about the "tubes" (hoses) that connect your sprayer nozzles to the wiper fluid pump/resevoir then I would think you could use any old vacuum hose as long as the internal size was the same. I don't see why any old rubber hose wouldn't work. I'm sure the dealer has this stuff on hand. I'd be AMAZED if Autozone or AdvancedAuto didn't have something that would work.

[BlackWidow]

Mentor Mitsubishi Parts

Number 11?

[Sandlotje]

Oh wow, nice diagram...let me go check really fast...

[Sandlotje]

No, it's not #11. It is #16 -- the Hose T Connector. It is plastic and it is somehow broken. Super glue? Sounds logical enough to me.

[BlackWidow]

For .46 cents i would just get a new one.

[Sandlotje]

Could I find one at Autozone? or Advanced auto parts? I would highly assume so, but I figure I should ask before I make the trip.

[shcernsise]

Could you use the "t" fitting that is used for the fish tank air lines? Almost the same thing - maybe not good for heat. I am just throwing that out there!

[IAmTheSTIG]

discount auto parts about a buck, 2 bucks at mitsu dealer.

[blayze999]

Originally Posted by Sandlotje

Could I find one at Autozone? or Advanced auto parts? I would highly assume so, but I figure I should ask before I make the trip.

You should be able to...

Or any hardware store... I think I got mine at Home Depot...

~Mike

[MarkSpyder]

Originally Posted by shcernsise

Could you use the "t" fitting that is used for the fish tank air lines? Almost the same thing - maybe not good for heat. I am just throwing that out there!

as long as it is the same diameter then it should work. I think the heat will be just fine. I purchased new "T"s from Mentor Mitsu awhile back. They are cheap. The only reson o use those instead of a generic "T" is because they snap into place on the hood and they won't dangle or hang down and touch your manifold. A zip tie would fix that though, assuming you dont care about the looks.

[Sandlotje]

Ah, that works out. Home depot is closest. Thanx a lot everyone. It has been one of those things that is really annoying, but keep putting off/forgetting. Plus, I usually only need to use it at night which is when you can't see what you're doing, so I usually run up to a gas station so I can see (trying not to crash into anything on the way!).

[Sandlotje]

Oh, I'll be sure to get a zip tie, too. thanx bro

[Sandlotje]

WHOA! It works. I think it's the first time I've ever had wiper fluid that works! With my last Eclipse it just kinda spread on the windshield. I appreciate it so much. No more visits to the gas station to take off pollen or residue. The other T connector was far gone that it crumbled when I tried to grab it with pliers. What was odd though was that NCSpyder said that it would dangle, but for some odd reason it did not. In fact, it appeared to be a little too taut. If you are facing the car from the hood, the right tube required quite a bit of force to connect to the other two tubes -- something that would definitely stress a piece of plastic over time. Any thoughts??

[Sam]

Boy, when I think GT/GTS Performance discussion, in the technical section of the forums, near the performance discussion forum, close to the PROBLEM REPORTS forum and right above the Forced Induction discussion forum--I think my windshield wiper tube is broken, and I need to replace it! It makes perfect sense to be in here.

And all of you wonder why I get annoyed so much, so easily. All the time that is taken to create entire forums, make individual forum announcements, make global forum announcements, and yet it all gets ignored on what seems to be a minute by minute basis.

[Sandlotje]

Sam, bro, there is nothing more annoying than ignorant or people who do not try to understand. In this case, I would say that you're rather ignorant. Why? Because something on my 3G Eclipse GT was not performing correctly; after all, I read the correctly, right? I believe I did. Even you appear to of had read it correctly. I think your ignorance stems from your opinion that performance could not possibly relate to a broken washer fluid connector. Now, do I think this is the best place for this issue? NO! Do I think it is the WRONG place for this issue? NO! So why did I post it in here? Because my lazy ass would not hit the backspace button and click the Problem Reports button. Had this been the forum titled "Car Audio and Electronics" would I of had taken the extra effort to hit that back button? Hell yes.

There are threads even more misplaced than mine that you could be wasting your time with. Also, if you're so certain that individual forum announcements and global forum announcements are all ignored on a "minute by minute" basis, maybe you should try just not making the announcements and see what happens. If you're right, then at least you wouldn't those who would've created those announcements wouldn't have wasted their time, am I right? I think you've just disrespected a lot of forum members around here by suggesting that no one pays attention to any of the announcements. I may be fairly new around here, but I am not new to people like you. I see you've disabled your rep, and I now see why.

Had you been a little more curteous (which it appears you choose not to) I wouldn't feel the need to be so defensive. I have serious respect for whomever created this forum because I've been on this site periodically for several years, and have appreciated every minute! So Sam, CHILL THE F* OUT!

[MarkSpyder]

Sand... this thread would be better related to Prob Repots Simply because the piece/system in question is identical across all models. It is not GT/GTS specific. Sam (note: generally bitter" is helping you become a welcomed long term member and stating what many reading this thread probably think as well

Glad its working for you though! As for the stretching/taught tubing. Simple fix. Get a longer piece of tubing and replace the stretched one OR get a hose/tubing "inline coupler" (a "T" without the leg). Cut the tubing and insert the coupler. If the coupler is 1-2" long then you have just extended your hose approx 1-2"

I'M ANGRY TOOOO!! I've been eating ramen noodles for a week straight, and I'm shitting fucking aliens!! An unrelated, but true story.

Anyways, I've got a vacuum fitting on my washer fluid line. It's not a T, both of the outputs are facing in one direction, but the lines reach and it works great.
And sandlotje, this is the wrong forum to post this in. Just think of the chaos...a NWS lesbian shit eating thread, followed by a dude asking how to change his windshield wipers, followed by someone needing help with a blown turbo. I wouldn't even come to this site anymore.

[Sam]

Originally Posted by Sandlotje

Sam, bro, there is nothing more annoying than ignorant or people who do not try to understand. In this case, I would say that you're rather ignorant. Why? Because something on my 3G Eclipse GT was not performing correctly; after all, I read the correctly, right? I believe I did. Even you appear to of had read it correctly. I think your ignorance stems from your opinion that performance could not possibly relate to a broken washer fluid connector.

I am not your bro, don't refer to me as that. So, something in the windshield squirter assembly was broken on your car, and you posted in the GT/GTS Performance forum. Again, that makes total sense.

Originally Posted by Sandlotje

Now, do I think this is the best place for this issue? NO! Do I think it is the WRONG place for this issue? NO!

Excuse me? You know, seeing as how you are having a problem, and in the announcement at the top of this forum which details what goes on and what doesn't go on in here; most notably this not being the problem reports sections, well.

Originally Posted by Sandlotje

So why did I post it in here? Because my lazy ass would not hit the backspace button and click the Problem Reports button.

Well, lucky for you I am not lazy enough to not hit the banned button.

Originally Posted by Sandlotje

Had this been the forum titled "Car Audio and Electronics" would I of had taken the extra effort to hit that back button? Hell yes.

So again, you put a problem about your broken windshield washer squirter in the GT/GTS Performance discussion forum, which specifically details this isn't the problem reports section, (you know the place where things like broken windshield washer squirters would be posted about) all because you are too lazy to look for the right place even though there are a million and six things for you to read as to where to post what question.

Originally Posted by Sandjlotje

There are threads even more misplaced than mine that you could be wasting your time with. Also, if you're so certain that individual forum announcements and global forum announcements are all ignored on a "minute by minute" basis, maybe you should try just not making the announcements and see what happens.

Hey junior, I've been here eight years now. You weren't old enough to drive eight years ago. I am also the longest standing member of this site and helped build it and maintain it for young little, reading comprehension free turds like yourself to complain about. You don't like it, start your own site, and actually pay some money instead of complaining about this free one that I have helped over the years to pay for, something you have no clue about.

I've tried and done everything you can think of with this forum; and it doesn't work, save one thing, the thing you are going to be a recipient of, banning.

Originally Posted by Sandjlotje

If you're right, then at least you wouldn't those who would've created those announcements wouldn't have wasted their time, am I right? I think you've just disrespected a lot of forum members around here by suggesting that no one pays attention to any of the announcements. I may be fairly new around here, but I am not new to people like you. I see you've disabled your rep, and I now see why.

Again, I have tried everything, but to self-professed lazy people like yourself, I have no patience. And disrespect? You have no clue how disrespectful for someone like yourself who freeloads here, who does nothing here but post in the wrong place because you say you are lazy, and then attempts to have any form of dialoge with me about how a forum should run, even though I damn near started this place and have maintained it for eight years. That junior is disrespect.

Originally Posted by Sandjlotje

Had you been a little more curteous (which it appears you choose not to) I wouldn't feel the need to be so defensive. I have serious respect for whomever created this forum because I've been on this site periodically for several years, and have appreciated every minute! So Sam, CHILL THE F* OUT!

Yes, I am going to be courteous to someone who is so blatantly ignorant, and lazy that not only can they not figure out where to post but can't even read the damn announcement at the top that specifically states what gets posted in here, I take it you didn't look at that either. Here let me refresh you.

http://www.club3g.com/forum/3g-eclip...idnt-read.html

And within that thread there is this language.

Originally Posted by Announcement

Club3G Members, this forum description is:

that means specifically, performance discussion, that's it, not headlight bulb discussion, not my car is broken what do I do, not I broke my windshield washer tube, not I am throwing code "xxxx" what is it, how do I fix it, not what paint job looks best on my car, where can I get a replacement clock pod, what do you think about this body kit; none of that. Just performance discussion.

Yes, I am going to be courteous to some lazy ass who goes against everything that is posted in here.

[logomano]

So I recently ordered the T-connector from Mentor Mitsu
while it was only $1 for the item, the "shipping" was TBD
and when the item shipped, they billed me for $12 for shipping
ROFLCOPTER

[3gEclipse86]

[WorldWind]

What baffles me Sam is how these guys aren't just killed inadvertently the first or second day of High School.

Seriously, I cry for the future of the world.

[tracer bullet]

Holy ancient thread, Batman.

I do give people credit for looking though.

Also FYI Home Depot and plenty of similar places sell T's in the plumbing section. They're about $2 but shipping is free. And there's a sense of immediate gratification.

[Schranky54]

FYI, Advance Auto Parts had an exact fit 'Y' shaped replacement. It was two dollars and change. Couldn't seem to find the right one at Home Depot...