"JACK" wrote: Re: 1997 Taurus Windshield washer sprayer on hood. Mother has a 1997 ford taurus and her mechanic told her she needs new ones the local dealer will not order them. They told her to go to a junk yard. I called several yards and was told that was not a part they would send a worker out to remove from a car any suggestions? _____________________________________________________________
That seems weird that the dealer refuses to order them. I would try a different dealer or ask to speak to the parts manager. If that doesn't work, try writing to Ford. You can also do a search on google to see if someone sells them.
==== Jeff _____________________________________________________________
Other things you can do:
Bent spray tube: Bend it back to the desired direction. Clogged spray tube: Stick a needle in the nozzle to clear it. Badly clogged tube: Remove and soak it in calcium/lime/rust cleaner. Cracked plastic feed line: Replace with new tubing from auto parts store. Everything is broken: Get the parts yourself at a pick-and-pull junkyard.
If nothing fixes the problem: Post an inquiry again, describing the actual symptoms. The problem may be somewhere else; washer pump, washer supply line, washer liquid, wiper electrical control, a fuse, ??? Readers on alt.autos.ford often point out previously unconsidered problem areas and solutions if symptoms are described.
Good luck.
==== Wendy & John. ______________________________________________________________