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Old May 21, 2013 | 04:50 PM
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I have two problems with the washer on my 1970 coupe.

1) One headlamp washer hose "T" is broken. Is this a simple "T" or does it have a check valve in it? Reading through the service manual, I get the impression that the check valve is in the pump, not at the "T", but not sure.

2) I think I hear the washer pump clicking, but no fluid is getting pumped. The previous owner probably didn't use the pump for years. Does it need to be primed? Should I just replace it?

Many thanks for first hand experience with these issues!
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Old May 21, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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No check valve in "T". The seals dry out you can try priming, have also disassembled and coated rubber rings with grease and reassembled.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Upon further review...

I took the "T" out, and it does indeed have check valves. Now the question is, who has these? I can't find them in either Paragon or Mid-America catalogs!
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Old May 22, 2013 | 02:36 PM
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Hi Rm,
Try:
Smart Parts
217-482-3393
They sometimes have small things that the others don't.
Good Luck!
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Alan
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