I still need a dang cap for my windshield washer bottle!

[josh72ooh2]

I tried to buy the audi one that people recommend and it was much to big for my reservior. 

If somebody has a specific part number, let me know.  But I went based on the year and model suggested in another thread...

But i need that dang cap!  Anybody? 

 

It is the round style windshield washer bottle and the car is a 71 (manufactured) - 72 (titled) 2002.

 

TIA

[brightINKA]

cant you order it from bmw dealer?

[josh72ooh2]

They are NLA... or they were a few months ago. 

cant you order it from bmw dealer?

[pklym]

Is this what you want? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-washer-reservoir-cap-61667264145

[josh72ooh2]

Is this what you want? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-washer-reservoir-cap-61667264145

 

That looks like what I purchased last time but it was about 2.5 inches in diameter and what I need is about half that size.

 

Is that the smaller cap?  I hope so... I don't want to get the wrong part.... again.

[pklym]

Hmmm, I'm not sure. On RealOEM here is the diagram with the round tank. Do you know what the part # of the other one you bought is?

 

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=2552-USA-01-1969-114-BMW-2002&diagId=61_1130

 

One is NLA, but there is another part # listed, not sure if its really the same, but its here:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Windshield_Washer/ES170163/

 

and other places.

 

Good luck.

[ray_]

Hmm. Try emailing Jaymic. http://jaymic.com/shop/default.asp

 

Or post on the main board. Someone will have a spare.

 

Cheers,

[2002haus]

Josh,

PM your address and will get the original size(d) one in the mail.

Rob

[Conserv]

Hmmm, I'm not sure. On RealOEM here is the diagram with the round tank. Do you know what the part # of the other one you bought is?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=2552-USA-01-1969-114-BMW-2002&diagId=61_1130

One is NLA, but there is another part # listed, not sure if its really the same, but its here:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Windshield_Washer/ES170163/

and other places.

Good luck.

Despite BMW's use of the old parts graphics, which show the original-style round washer fluid reservoir and a suitable lid, the reservoir actually supplied by BMW for the last couple decades is the ginormous rectangular reservoir with its much larger lid. It may functionally be an improvement in many ways over the original reservoir -- often prone to failure after as little as a year -- but creating an aesthetic "issue" for those who like an original underhood appearance.

A couple years ago, I spent far too much time making an invisible repair to my '76's "original" reservoir. It looks gorgeous. Later, by accident, I came across an early service invoice showing the tank was replaced due to a leak in '78. I read on -- mind you, in the '70s, replacing an inexpensive plastic reservoir that leaked was no big deal, and it is un-noticeable on a service invoice for other, more "substantive" issues -- only to see the tank was replaced again in 1979. I stopped there. The "original" tank I carefully repaired was at least my third reservoir. So much for originality!

Steve

Edited September 6, 2015 by Conserv

[kiva667]

BMW's use of the old parts graphics,

There's a number of other items shown at RealOEM where the part is the old design. And then when you order, you get newer parts quite different in appearance. Hopeful buyer of originality beware ... Edited September 6, 2015 by kiva667

[pklym]

Despite BMW's use of the old parts graphics, which show the original-style round washer fluid reservoir and a suitable lid, the reservoir actually supplied by BMW for the last couple decades is the ginormous rectangular reservoir with its much larger lid. It may functionally be an improvement in many ways over the original reservoir -- often prone to failure after as little as a year -- but creating an aesthetic "issue" for those who like an original underhood appearance.

A couple years ago, I spent far too much time making an invisible repair to my '76's "original" reservoir. It looks gorgeous. Later, by accident, I came across an early service invoice showing the tank was replaced due to a leak in '78. I read on -- mind you, in the '70s, replacing an inexpensive plastic reservoir that leaked was no big deal, and it is un-noticeable on a service invoice for other, more "substantive" issues -- only to see the tank was replaced again in 1979. I stopped there. The "original" tank I carefully repaired was at least my third reservoir. So much for originality!

Steve

 

That doesn't surprise me, I assume the part that is listed NLA is the original one.

[brightINKA]

i woud just make a cap- or just buy a completely diff tank that comes with a cap- this car going to Pebble Beach?

[bob02]

If you still need one, I have a few. Sounds like Rob has you covered but if for some reason you still need one, pm me.

 

 Thanks,

 

 bob