Wiper Resevoir Pump
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Pearland Texas
Wiper Resevoir Pump
Anybody replaced the water pump in the wiper fluid resevoir ? How do get you get to the nut at the bottom ? And what size nut ? Any input would be appreicated.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Glen Burnie MD
I did mine once. Pretty sure I used a 15/16" or similar deep socket. I busted the screen on the old one and was able to play with regular sockets to get one to fit to remove it, and then used a deep socket to put the new one in. I had the tank out of the car and upside-down with me putting the screen/nut in from underneath. NOT an easy trick.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Pearland Texas
I did mine once. Pretty sure I used a 15/16" or similar deep socket. I busted the screen on the old one and was able to play with regular sockets to get one to fit to remove it, and then used a deep socket to put the new one in. I had the tank out of the car and upside-down with me putting the screen/nut in from underneath. NOT an easy trick.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Santa Maria CA
Yeah, just hold it upside down and use an extension and socket. It's kinda a PITA to get the cone threads started because it's off center of the opening. Don't forget the rubber seal. I think it goes sandwitched on the bottom outside.
My dumb azz replaced the pump, only to realize that what I needed to do what to press the slide switch on the wiper switch, down against the door panel to squirt fluid.
My dumb azz replaced the pump, only to realize that what I needed to do what to press the slide switch on the wiper switch, down against the door panel to squirt fluid.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Glen Burnie MD
Nice job, 86Pacer! 
In my case, I kept adding fluid and the reservoir never got full. Got a clue when my shoes started getting wet - the whole bottom of the reservoir was cracked. Replacement didn't come with a pump, but I managed to get a spare screen when I messed the old one up.
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In my case, I kept adding fluid and the reservoir never got full. Got a clue when my shoes started getting wet - the whole bottom of the reservoir was cracked. Replacement didn't come with a pump, but I managed to get a spare screen when I messed the old one up.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Pearland Texas
I never notice the leak because it dripped with the AC runoff. I figured it out when the spot in the garage was a blue tint. Once I noticed it, it got worse fast. I'll probally buy a 15/16 deep socket to get to it. Tried to RTV the pump back on to the motor and it didn't work.
