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• re: my windshield washer gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 4 May 1995 13:12:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...don't know about the pumps or any additional > reservoir. I didn't know it was an option for N.A. Vanagons. I'm...
• free air
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Sun, 17 Sep 2000 22:07:00 -0600
  ...I got in the habit of carrying it long ago because the windshield washer tank on my 78 Westy was simply a pressure vessel...
• Looking for some Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 10 May 2017 11:45:21 -0400
  ...windshield washer bottle two metal halves of a circle that holds the fuel pump under the van. The metal plate that supports the accelerator...
• Re: Yucatan trip report (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Mar 2009 16:30:51 -0800
  ...Faced with being stranded in rush hour traffic with a totally > inoperable engine, I wired the windshield washer pump wires to the cold > start...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 21 May 2017 22:43:28 -0400
  Hi Jeff, Any question works for me! In one of the suggestions, in a earlier post, to my washer pump not working someone mentioned...
• Re: Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:41:30 -0700
  ...https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=726032&highlight=windshield+washer+reservoir It looks like a very well made bit of kit...
• Re: Adding windshield fluid? Where?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 14:57:05 -0500
  David, I was hoping Santa Claus would bring new washer reservoir and pump (hopefully everything else works) along with a new wiring harness for...
• RE: water pump for 76 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Oct 94 17:29:08 EDT
  ...Windshield washer pumps are notorious for corroded connections and the setup for the water pump is similar...you might even find a washer pump...
• Re: Windshield wiper?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 16:02:30 -0800
  ...Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> wrote:Before I take it apart does anyone have any tips on removing the hose from the windshield washer motor...
• Rear Window Washer
  Historical mailing list - James Lowe
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 20:31:12 -0700
  Windshield Wiper Washer in the rear - did you have the sound of a pump and just not spray? William, Exactly, the pump was ON...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 21 May 2017 18:07:06 -0400
  ...new pump, but either the new ground or the new pump has resulted in a much more agressive spray on the windshield! That is...
• Re: Windshield Washers
  Historical mailing list - Tony Polson
  Thu, 29 Jan 2004 10:06:19 -0000
  Skip Emmert-Keaton wrote: > > My windshield washers don't seem to work. I can hear the pump working and > there's fluid in the...
• Re: Where is the rear windshield switch?
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 20:59:37 -0700
  > > > Where the heck is the rear wiper motor control and washer control. > I found the tank. > > On the wiper control arm at the right...
• Re: Need help with washer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:45:58 -0500
  Karl; When I cross the contacts, the windshield wipers come on but the pump motor does not. Are they operated by the same contacts...
• Re: Front Windshield Washer Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 11 May 1998 11:25:35 -0500
  ...Front Windshield Washer Reservoir > Date: Monday, May 11, 1998 10:35 AM > > Does anyone have any experience removing and repairing a leaky front > windshield...
• Re: Front washer problem
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 18:20:24 -0800
  ...Front washer problem Robie, Priming is not usually necessary. The lines probably are blocked by dried windshield wiper fluid residue. First, try to free...
• Re: Go Westy sale item question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 22:25:22 -0800
  ...pump. I never did measure the electrical there though, amps and volts, because I got lucky and found the culprit. It was the washer...
• parting 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:51:55 -0800
  ...cable, turn signals, windshield washer jug, most of everything underneath (no tranny), small obscure things like that. Used starter, fuel pump, coolant tanks, good...
• Re: OIL FILTERS? & lube guys
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 16:54:36 +0100
  Kent Christensen wrote: > There are fewer and fewer places where > an attendant will come out and pump your gas, wash your windshield, > and check...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 13 May 2017 11:30:42 -0400
  ...The pump is pushed down into a circular cavity in the inboard side of the tank. Washer hose is on a nipple at the...
• re: my windshield washer gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Thu, 4 May 1995 16:39:19 -0600 (MDT)
  ...have the European Vanagon option > of headlight washers? The resevoir tank has two pumps, one for the > windshield and one for the lights. > > Alistair >
• Re: Coolant into the bleeder screw hole?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:08:30 -0700
  One of the fastest ways to fill coolant through the bleeder screw is to use the windshield washer tank, pump and hose from another...
• Re: sodium valve idea
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 21:10:13 -0500
  ...top of the windshield washer bottle. This, instead of an electric pump to do the job. It conveyed the pressurized washer fluid from the...
• A few part for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe in NH
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 11:12:49 EST
  ...front windshield washer resivoir and pump, $25 5. directional/wiper/cruise control steering column switch,$50 6. idle stabilizer box, $45 7. radiator fan...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 21 May 2017 14:50:55 -0400
  ...tested the power to the front washer pump with me. Turns out there is power to the pump. Power is evident with tester hooked...
• New issue, Re: Desperate for a High Top!
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 19:11:18 -0800
  ...top of the windshield washer bottle. >> This, instead of an electric pump to do the job. It conveyed the >> pressurized >> washer fluid from the...
• Stabilizer Arm
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Mar 1996 15:20:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...While in the process of putting my new windshield washer pump, thanks to the Parts Place, I noticed that my left stabilizer arm dangling...
• Re: Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:35:55 -0400
  ...85 Westfalia GL here. > > My front windshield washer reservoir leaks when I fill it. I don=E2=80=99= > t believe it=E2=80...
• Re: My windshield washer heater gizmo
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 May 95 10:36:14 EDT
  ...How about just coiling an extra long washer tube spiraly along a radiator hose for a couple of inches, holding it on with electrical...
• re: my windshield washer gizmo
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 04 May 95 15:22:51 CDT
  ...It has two pumps on it. aye, there's the rub: only available on NA buses. :( what we need is a euro-junkyard over...
• Re: Leaky windshield washer fluid reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 25 Apr 2021 18:50:52 -0500
  ...85 Westfalia GL here. >> >> My front windshield washer reservoir leaks when I fill it. I don’t believe it’s holding any fluid so...
• Re: Rear Wiper lead to no washer spray
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 May 2005 22:24:30 -0500
  ...there's 12 volts at the pump. pump might have died. but first, fill up the washer tank. that's usually the problem for...
• Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 14:45:12 -0600
  ...This leak point also causes the pump to loose prime often making starting difficult. The pump probably needs a rebuild. The windshield washer pump...
• Re: Desperate for a High Top!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Wed, 1 Nov 2006 21:02:02 -0500
  ...top of the windshield washer bottle. This, instead of an electric pump to do the job. It conveyed the pressurized washer fluid from the...
• Re: Fuse Box Blues/1991 Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:35:05 -0700
  ...windshield wipers and washer pump >12. 20 amp ....................... cruise control, a/c, power >windows, aux heater, power mirrors, > aux heat exchanger, rear >hatch wiper...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 13 May 2017 16:05:45 -0400
  ...Can someone give me a little direction as to the location of the windshield pump? not sure how I’m going to test current...
• Re: Windshield washers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 95 21:23:21 EDT
  ...air pump, no gas stations in sight, and no pressure. John ja@coe.wvu.edu '71 Westy, '90 Corrado G60 (heated washer nozzels, if...
• Re: Red Blinky Light Issue
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:55:48 EST
  ...After the recent windshield washer pump purchase that was totally unnecessary, I just wanted to try to avoid more such purchases . . . Marc; I would...
• Re: 82' Diesel 1.6 NA Injector leakage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 3 Jun 2012 16:13:46 -0400
  ...This leak point also causes the pump to loose prime often making starting difficult. The pump probably needs a rebuild. The windshield washer pump...
• Re: Looking for parts for a '67 Westfalia.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 00:36:00 -0900
  ...my '67 Westfalia [you >> remember Ras Bulli Split]: >> >> 1) windshield washer bottle and pump > >If this is like the one that should be in...
• Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ...
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Sun, 1 May 2011 12:24:16 -0700
  I'm trying to run the windshield washer bottle's pump. Pulling the arm, I got 12 Volt reading but the motor won't...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 15 May 2017 09:19:09 -0400
  ...I’ll get the pump and parts and be ready to take this on soon. I’m confident with he info shared here, and...
• Re: Go Westy sale item question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 09:55:59 -0500
  ...pump. I never did measure the electrical there though, amps and volts, because I got lucky and found the culprit. It was the washer...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 14 May 2017 21:27:23 -0400
  ...you engage the front windshield washer switch by pulling it towards > you, do the wipers turn on? If the pump doesn't turn on...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 13 May 2017 12:12:59 -0400
  ...lower the tank. > > The pump is pushed down into a circular cavity in the inboard side of the tank. Washer hose is on a...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 9 May 2017 to 10 May 2017 - Special issue (#2017-179)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 11 May 2017 05:02:22 -0400
  ...the following good used parts: > windshield washer bottle > two metal halves of a circle that holds the fuel pump under the van. > The metal...
• Re: Compression Question
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 21:24:25 -0400
  ...A buddy of mine in high school had a car that he hooked an extra windshield washer tank and pump up to - that had...
• Re: Brake Pressure Bleeder - Cheap and Easy
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:48:42 -0600
  ...instead of a bicycle pump. Actually mentioning the older bugs that used the air pressure bottle for windshield washers it is the same principal...
• Re: Windshield washer pump replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 2 Feb 2001 11:29:51 -0500
  ...The pump is mounted on the side of the tank and is held in place by friction and sealed to the tank with a...
• Looking for parts for a '67 Westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 19:28:41 -0300
  ...1) windshield washer bottle and pump 2) oil-aircleaner for 1500S, plus hoses 3) front and rear overriders 4) LHS rear axle sleeve with...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 14 May 2017 21:17:57 -0600
  ...you engage the front windshield washer switch by pulling it towards >> you, do the wipers turn on? If the pump doesn't turn on...
• Re: windshield washer nozzles-removing?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 13:49:20 -0800
  ...windshield washer nozzles-removing? > > was just wondering if anyone out there had replaced or > knows how to remove the washer nozzles, found a new...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 13 May 2017 22:28:01 -0400
  Eric, When you engage the front windshield washer switch by pulling it towards you, do the wipers turn on? If the pump doesn't...
• Re: New to list
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 25 Jan 95 00:30:41 CST
  ...you might also check and see if a generic windshield washer pump could work ... they are 12v and much cheaper than anything with the...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 15 May 2017 07:33:58 -0400
  ...you engage the front windshield washer switch by pulling it towards > > you, do the wipers turn on? If the pump doesn't turn on...
• Re: 86 Syncro dies again
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 25 Apr 2000 13:21:11 EDT
  ...cooling fan, horn, windshield washer pump and cruise control; pins 16 &17 are for the headlights, pin 18 is spared. Of course, yanking on...
• Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 19:22:10 -0600
  ...while I was in there I'd > replace the windshield washer tubing (as my washers > haven't worked in 2 years and I suspect...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 15 May 2017 12:28:51 -0700
  ...lower the tank. > > The pump is pushed down into a circular cavity in the inboard side of the > tank. Washer hose is on a...
• Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 13 May 2017 14:52:24 -0400
  ...lower the tank. > > The pump is pushed down into a circular cavity in the inboard side of the tank. Washer hose is on a...
• Re: Maintenance Intervals
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 10:47:36 -0700
  ...the windshield washer fluid container! It can build up a algae growth and clog the pump motor if you don't take out the...