BattleSnayke Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hey all, Does anyone know if having a washer bottler and wipers is a WOF issue? I read that if its pre 1991 then it only needs wipers and if its post 1991 it must have wipers and sprayers. Does anyone know how accurate that is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleSnayke Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Disregard, found the legislation. Only needs a washer system if it was manufactured after 1 January 1992. A car manufactured before 1 January 1992 doesn't require a washer system and the factory system can be removed. http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof-and-cof/general/vision/windscreen-wipe-wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebfx Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yes, these are the rules; If it has a windscreen it must have windscreen wipers. A vehicle 1992 onwards must have wipers and washers/sprayers, pre '92 just wipers. A vehicle 1960 onwards must have powered windscreen wipers, pre '60 I guess they were manual? I'm too young to know this. Source: http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof/general/vision/windscreen-wipe-wash Above link, is the current version of the Vehicle Inspection Manual and states what you will fail on, not what is acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebfx Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Argh... Was busy writing and didn't see you're next post, my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capone Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 My 36 has a solitary vacuum powered wiper. Works sweet going uphill's, haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Completely unrelated, but I've always wanted to run the washer lines through a copper pure around the exhaust to spray warm water at the window for Max cleaning ability... Wouldn't be very good when windows are freeing cold as they may shatter or something, but for normal Auckland weather, it would be legit I think 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleSnayke Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 Run the pipes to a foot bath in the passenger foot well for ultimate luxury 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Yes, these are the rules; If it has a windscreen it must have windscreen wipers. A vehicle 1992 onwards must have wipers and washers/sprayers, pre '92 just wipers. A vehicle 1960 onwards must have powered windscreen wipers, pre '60 I guess they were manual? I'm too young to know this. Source: http://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof/general/vision/windscreen-wipe-wash Above link, is the current version of the Vehicle Inspection Manual and states what you will fail on, not what is acceptable. Pre 1960 had Vacuum wipers. That stop working when you meet a decent hill or overtaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Completely unrelated, but I've always wanted to run the washer lines through a copper pure around the exhaust to spray warm water at the window for Max cleaning ability... Wouldn't be very good when windows are freeing cold as they may shatter or something, but for normal Auckland weather, it would be legit I think That is a great idea!... The first bit that comes out would be super hot though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 You could end up with some sweet little steam vents in front of your windscreen up until all the water evaporated out of the bottle. Then you would fail your WOF for having no water in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Excellent, I shall be deleting my windscreen washer in this case as they're unsightly in a KP engine bay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleSnayke Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Ripped mine out tonight, made me feel good and looks 16468734x better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 ah this explains how i got a wof, without one for years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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