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re: Clogged Nozzle Performance Upgrade
- Subject: re: Clogged Nozzle Performance Upgrade
- From: Herman Chan <hermanc2@xxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 09:50:53 -0800
Jan suggested:
> Try a straight pin instead of the toothpick... I have cleared the
> nozzles on my cars that way, and yes, they CAN get plugged by wax,
> pitch, bird bombs, etc...
>
> Good luck, hope it is cheap and simple!
>
> Oh, on the 7, I can aim the nozzles at the same time with the
> straight pin as a lever. Insert it and aim, remove it and try,
> repeat until targeted where you want.
If you can't find a pin that's small enough, try a sewing needle. For
smaller openings, use a straightened office staple. It's not too long, but
very fine gauge and easy to source. Both of these will help clear an
obstruction without wrecking the alignment.
Herman
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