Hood Spray Nozzle Type?

pierremcalpine · Mar 28th, 2015, 13:33

Hi,
I just bought a replacement hood for my V40 as the aftermarket one that I stupidly chose to put on about 6 years ago is already starting to rust through. My first hood had the updated spray nozzles (the ones where the tubes are not visible) but the aftermarket hood came with the older spray nozzles (flat type with visible spray tubes).

I've called up a wreckyard and they have a hood of the right colour in excellent condition (apparently) but it's a 2001 vintage. I'm seeing conflicting info out there on which year the spray nozzles got updated.

I'm trying to figure out (and hoping) that the hood at the wreckers will have the holes that match up with the updated nozzles but I'm not sure. Anyone know what year they switched? IPD seems to suggests that only 1998 models had the older style but FCP Euro seems to suggest that these were phased out in 2002.

Darlo 1 · Mar 28th, 2015, 16:14

Either nozzle will fit your new hood, they are not too expensive to buy from the dealers.

baldmosher · Mar 30th, 2015, 09:48

Just so I know, do they just pull out upwards, swap the nozzle on the hose, then clip back in again?

dcw · Mar 30th, 2015, 10:13

Yes - look underneath and you can see two angled-outwards plastic arms; just squeeze them and push the nozzle up and out of the bonnet. Swap hose and replace from top.

David

baldmosher · Mar 30th, 2015, 14:54

If I look underneath I just see a great black wad of sound insulation

I assume it can be removed though, just a few push-pins

My n/s nozzle lifts easily - I assume it's come loose - but it's been OK for a while so maybe the plastic tags just needed "a good shove" to lock in position

dcw · Mar 30th, 2015, 18:09

Ah, yes, might need to move the insulation first...good point.

I replaced my nozzles a year or so back to improve the spray and I recall the n/s one needed quite a push to get it to click into place.

David

S40 T4 LPG · Apr 3rd, 2015, 11:56

I've changed my nozzles (thanks Alex). If I can do it, anyone can. The hard part was squeezing and popping the old nozzle out. The rest was easy.

Mar 28th, 2015, 13:33	#1
pierremcalpine Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2024 14:43 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto Canada	Hood Spray Nozzle Type? Hi, I just bought a replacement hood for my V40 as the aftermarket one that I stupidly chose to put on about 6 years ago is already starting to rust through. My first hood had the updated spray nozzles (the ones where the tubes are not visible) but the aftermarket hood came with the older spray nozzles (flat type with visible spray tubes). I've called up a wreckyard and they have a hood of the right colour in excellent condition (apparently) but it's a 2001 vintage. I'm seeing conflicting info out there on which year the spray nozzles got updated. I'm trying to figure out (and hoping) that the hood at the wreckers will have the holes that match up with the updated nozzles but I'm not sure. Anyone know what year they switched? IPD seems to suggests that only 1998 models had the older style but FCP Euro seems to suggest that these were phased out in 2002. __________________ 2003 V40 1.9T B4204T4, 197,000miles (sold but alive!), 2004 S60 2.5T, 160,000miles, 2010 V70 3.2, 125,000miles, 2002 V70XC 2.4, 175,000miles Click here for my x40 and V70 P3 repair guides

Mar 28th, 2015, 16:14	#2
Darlo 1 Lunatic. Last Online: Jun 6th, 2024 22:59 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: staffordshire	Either nozzle will fit your new hood, they are not too expensive to buy from the dealers. __________________ V40 1.9D 2004 620 miles to the tankful. 235000 miles on clock. Now sold, S60 D5 2004. I vape therefore I am.

Mar 30th, 2015, 09:48	#3
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	Just so I know, do they just pull out upwards, swap the nozzle on the hose, then clip back in again? __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Mar 30th, 2015, 10:13	#4
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 08:44 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Yes - look underneath and you can see two angled-outwards plastic arms; just squeeze them and push the nozzle up and out of the bonnet. Swap hose and replace from top. David __________________ VOC 400 Series Register Keeper The current fleet: 1997 440 LE, 1996 460 CD, 1994 480 GT and 2007 V50 SE Sport

Mar 30th, 2015, 14:54	#5
baldmosher moshmobile driver Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2023 16:07 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Warrington View Photos By: baldmosher	If I look underneath I just see a great black wad of sound insulation I assume it can be removed though, just a few push-pins My n/s nozzle lifts easily - I assume it's come loose - but it's been OK for a while so maybe the plastic tags just needed "a good shove" to lock in position __________________ baldmosher™ Drives: 63 V60 R-Design Lux Nav P* 106K Kill List: 07 S40 SE Sport D5 120K V40 SLux 1.9D 306K V40 S 1.9D 152K VW T4 LDV Pilot Golf GL 1.9TD Saxo 1.1i Fiesta 1.0 Pop

Mar 30th, 2015, 18:09	#6
dcw VOC Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 08:44 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Ah, yes, might need to move the insulation first...good point. I replaced my nozzles a year or so back to improve the spray and I recall the n/s one needed quite a push to get it to click into place. David __________________ VOC 400 Series Register Keeper The current fleet: 1997 440 LE, 1996 460 CD, 1994 480 GT and 2007 V50 SE Sport

Apr 3rd, 2015, 11:56	#7
S40 T4 LPG Member Last Online: Aug 30th, 2021 12:35 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southend	If I can do it I've changed my nozzles (thanks Alex). If I can do it, anyone can. The hard part was squeezing and popping the old nozzle out. The rest was easy.

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