Body/Trim: - What are they for?

Russ Dade · Feb 12th, 2012, 10:05

Hi All

Please excuse ignorance!

Now that the weather in the UK (South East) has taken to about 8 degrees below during the night I have noticed that the 2 small rectangular plastic covers just below the headlamps have "slackened" and moved away from their location by about 5mm/8mm.

During the day when the temp rises they flex into the correct position!

I notice that they are on a rubber mounting which you can just see when they are in the "Slack" position.

So what is their job please.

Something to do with temperature no doubt, but what exactly?

All kinds of answers are possible I know, but please educate me.

Russ

gmonag · Feb 12th, 2012, 11:07

They are the headlamp washers. They telescope out when you wash the headlamps and I suppose they may have some ice formation that stops them fully retracting.

Greg

chb · Feb 12th, 2012, 14:02

You need stronger screen wash to stop them freezing up. (VERY strong!)

Russ Dade · Feb 13th, 2012, 09:20

Thanks for your prompt replies, I feel rather silly now that you have explained
their use, its pretty obvious now.

Your tip re screen wash is appreciated.

Just to give you perspective my other car is a 1952 MG TD with opening windscreen.? and a 1936 MG PB, so what would I know about Headlamp Washers??

I've only just discovered the wheel!!

Regards

Russ

Feb 12th, 2012, 10:05	#1
Russ Dade New Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2013 12:11 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chelmsford	What are they for? Hi All Please excuse ignorance! Now that the weather in the UK (South East) has taken to about 8 degrees below during the night I have noticed that the 2 small rectangular plastic covers just below the headlamps have "slackened" and moved away from their location by about 5mm/8mm. During the day when the temp rises they flex into the correct position! I notice that they are on a rubber mounting which you can just see when they are in the "Slack" position. So what is their job please. Something to do with temperature no doubt, but what exactly? All kinds of answers are possible I know, but please educate me. Russ

Feb 12th, 2012, 11:07	#2
gmonag Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2024 17:24 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bury St Edmunds	They are the headlamp washers. They telescope out when you wash the headlamps and I suppose they may have some ice formation that stops them fully retracting. Greg

Feb 12th, 2012, 14:02	#3
chb Master Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2023 10:53 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds	You need stronger screen wash to stop them freezing up. (VERY strong!)

Feb 13th, 2012, 09:20	#4
Russ Dade New Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2013 12:11 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chelmsford	Thanks for your prompt replies, I feel rather silly now that you have explained their use, its pretty obvious now. Your tip re screen wash is appreciated. Just to give you perspective my other car is a 1952 MG TD with opening windscreen.? and a 1936 MG PB, so what would I know about Headlamp Washers?? I've only just discovered the wheel!! Regards Russ

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