Windshield Washer 72 Vette
Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 595
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From: Schuylkill County PA
From my "Corvette Restoration Guide":
"All 1971 and 1972 air-conditioned cars use an off-white-color flexible plastic bag to hold washer fluid. This bag is mounted on the lower left-side firewall."
Hope that helps.
"All 1971 and 1972 air-conditioned cars use an off-white-color flexible plastic bag to hold washer fluid. This bag is mounted on the lower left-side firewall."
Hope that helps.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 449
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From: Boulder CO
I'm in the same boat. Would be great if someone with A/C and small block could post a pic of the mounting location for the bag. I think it's supposed to be on the driver's side but mine doesn't seem to have anywhere to hang it.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi R,
Yes,
The bag works the same as the bottle.
A hose runs from the center port on the washer pump, through the lid of the bag, to the bottom of the bag.
There's a small plastic 'funnel' at the hose's end which has a piece of fine screening in it to act as a strainer.
Regards,
Alan
Yes,
The bag works the same as the bottle.
A hose runs from the center port on the washer pump, through the lid of the bag, to the bottom of the bag.
There's a small plastic 'funnel' at the hose's end which has a piece of fine screening in it to act as a strainer.
Regards,
Alan
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Midlothian VA
Easiest thing to do is simply follow the center fluid supply line from the wiper pump back to the bag.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Melbourne Victoria
Well, normally I'd say it tucked under the drivers side fender just below the hood latch but for those down-under cars I don't know that they didn't move the bag to the other side along with the steering.
Easiest thing to do is simply follow the center fluid supply line from the wiper pump back to the bag.
Easiest thing to do is simply follow the center fluid supply line from the wiper pump back to the bag.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,094
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From: Midlothian VA
Well then, the A/C cars have a plastic bag with a cap that the fluid line runs into.
The bag hangs on a "hook" under the driver's side fender near the driver's hood latch.
The bag is roughly the size and shape of a hot water bottle.
Several vendors carry these.
Here's a photo of a used one.
The bag hangs on a "hook" under the driver's side fender near the driver's hood latch.
The bag is roughly the size and shape of a hot water bottle.
Several vendors carry these.
Here's a photo of a used one.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 470
Likes: 31
From: Melbourne Victoria
Well then, the A/C cars have a plastic bag with a cap that the fluid line runs into.
The bag hangs on a "hook" under the driver's side fender near the driver's hood latch.
The bag is roughly the size and shape of a hot water bottle.
Several vendors carry these.
Here's a photo of a used one.
The bag hangs on a "hook" under the driver's side fender near the driver's hood latch.
The bag is roughly the size and shape of a hot water bottle.
Several vendors carry these.
Here's a photo of a used one.
No wonder I can't see it, it virtually camouflages itself amongst an old black engine bay
Heel & Toe
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
From: Winter Haven, FL
72 Corvette w/ Factory A/C
My 72 Automatic with Air, it’s windshield washer has a bottle. It’s behind the side vent drivers side. Remove the two Phillips screws and left out the vent.