Washer reservoir
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5th Gear
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Washer reservoir
Hello all, been a while. I searched the forum for the best way to replace the washer reservoir on a 1978 Silver Anniversary. I've worked on Corvettes my entire career, but have never changed one. I noticed in a couple of posts that several have changed the pump which requires taking the reservoir off. I couldn't find any thing about how. Anyone care to share their method?
Thanks,
Ron
Thanks,
Ron
Heel & Toe
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From: Hico Texas
On my 79 I had to put the car on stands and get it from the bottom. I moved the vapor canister out of the way first then I could reach the pump connector, and take off the two mounting bolts.
Couldn't get it from up top because of the cruise control in the way. There might be an easier way but this worked for me.
Couldn't get it from up top because of the cruise control in the way. There might be an easier way but this worked for me.
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5th Gear
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On my 79 I had to put the car on stands and get it from the bottom. I moved the vapor canister out of the way first then I could reach the pump connector, and take off the two mounting bolts.
Couldn't get it from up top because of the cruise control in the way. There might be an easier way but this worked for me.
Couldn't get it from up top because of the cruise control in the way. There might be an easier way but this worked for me.
Ron
Le Mans Master
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From: Central Texas
I went from underneath as well. Very tight fit but it will come out. I had already removed my vapor canister so it was somewhat easier. I took the side vent out of the fender on my '81 to get another hand in there.
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Ron
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From: Grove City OH
From the bottom is best. I just did this with my 79. I had no problems. Just jacked the car up and removed front drivers tire. Remove rocket panel and then the cover. Remove the screws for the vapor canister and move it out of the way.
Should ve plenty of room to get it out then.
The 2 bolts holding it on were a bit of a pain but not bad...had mine done in about 30 min after it was jacked up.
If you need a new washer bottle, I have my old one with the neck just let me know...I bought new ones so I dont need the old one...I think they are the same for the 78.
Should ve plenty of room to get it out then.
The 2 bolts holding it on were a bit of a pain but not bad...had mine done in about 30 min after it was jacked up.
If you need a new washer bottle, I have my old one with the neck just let me know...I bought new ones so I dont need the old one...I think they are the same for the 78.
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 5
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From the bottom is best. I just did this with my 79. I had no problems. Just jacked the car up and removed front drivers tire. Remove rocket panel and then the cover. Remove the screws for the vapor canister and move it out of the way.
Should ve plenty of room to get it out then.
The 2 bolts holding it on were a bit of a pain but not bad...had mine done in about 30 min after it was jacked up.
If you need a new washer bottle, I have my old one with the neck just let me know...I bought new ones so I dont need the old one...I think they are the same for the 78.
Should ve plenty of room to get it out then.
The 2 bolts holding it on were a bit of a pain but not bad...had mine done in about 30 min after it was jacked up.
If you need a new washer bottle, I have my old one with the neck just let me know...I bought new ones so I dont need the old one...I think they are the same for the 78.
Ron
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