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Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 14 May 2017 22:48:15 -0500
...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: what else with the dash removed
Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 15:27:18 +0100
...1) Replace both external windshield washer nozzles and tubing all the way to the pump. Fit a non-return valve just above the pump...
Re: Screens and Wiper Fluid Pump (again!)
Historical mailing list - Frank E. Terhaar-Yonkers
Mon, 10 Oct 1994 08:01:17 -0400
...You cut a 3" section out of the host, clamped this puppy in place, reroute some hoses - instant hot washer fluid! It was a...
Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:49:08 -0700
...turn on the washer to make sure it pumps water out and flushes the hose 5. plug the hose into the new nozzle 6...
Re: Water Pump, OXG sensor, and Sputtering still.....
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 31 Aug 2003 21:38:43 -0700
...4.) lay down in front of the driver's side front wheel, look up near the windshield washer bottle. Find the box about 2x3...
Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 13 May 2017 18:53:49 -0700
...problem found after a longer than usual winter rest is no >> windshield washer in the front. >> >> I always try to keep the winter fluid...
Spare Parts you MUST carry!
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Tue, 9 Mar 2004 12:42:35 -0500
...cap fuel line hose clamps headlight switch antifreeze oil windshield washer fluid wipers tire pump laptop to write emails to the list Don't...
Re: Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ...
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 1 May 2011 12:42:53 -0700
...foxinternet.net> wrote: > I'm trying to run the windshield washer bottle's pump. �Pulling the arm, I got 12 Volt reading but the...
Re: Screens and Wiper Fluid Pump (again!)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 10 Oct 94 10:08:58 bst
...Just got a length of washer tubing, wrapped it round and round a hose going to the heater, just below the windshield, and wrapped...
Re: vanagon diesel questions
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Thu, 2 Jan 1997 20:06:05 -0800 (PST)
...lighter, stop lights, 8 amps #9 is hazard flasher, 16 amps #10 is windshield wiper/washer pump, rear window defogger, 16 amps #11 is...
Re: Sink pumps
Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
Fri, 13 Jan 1995 13:52:19 -0800
Just a weird thought...how about a windshield washer pump? There are millions of them cheap in junkyards all across the globe.... -Erik '65...
Re: intermittent electrical problem in dashboard and wiper fluid problem
Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:51:56 -0800
...wiper fluid pump? Do others have major > trouble trying to get the fluid to go in the right places to actually clear > the windshield? >
Assistance needed
Historical mailing list - HARRY OBER
Tue, 1 Apr 2003 11:17:27 -0700
...As part of trying to figure out what's happening,I have unplugged the front and rear windshield washer pumps to eliminate them as...
Re: parting 84 westy
Historical mailing list
Sat, 24 Feb 2007 01:08:47 EST
...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: Help locating Parts
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 7 Jan 2011 12:18:11 -0800
...Though washer pump problems are fairly common. Make sure that's not the case...that you are just putting too much in. It's...
Trip update
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Wed, 8 Jul 2015 22:52:30 -0600
...Fridge works, headlights work, everything works except the darn windshield washer pump. Bad connection and not worth fussing over. Only two Vanagon sitings so...
Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Wed, 23 Oct 2002 23:47:20 -0700
...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: Leaking power steering fluid
Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
Thu, 26 Feb 1998 13:36:55 -0800
...There are other things up front in the Vanagon, like the windshield washer reservoir (which leaks often, so I'm told) and >gasp< the...
89 syncro gl weekender 4sale
Historical mailing list - Michael Jones
Tue, 28 Nov 2000 11:29:11 EST
...I have a pretty complete repair history needs AC recharge, rear wiper motor, right side mirror needs to be fixed, windshield washer bottle runs...
FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
Historical mailing list
Thu, 4 Jul 96 13:28:23 -0500 (CDT)
...70 R14 (82 k mi) Water Pump (60 k mi) 1 cracked cylinder head (30 k mi) Windshield (95 k mi) Van gets 19...
Re: Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ...
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Sun, 1 May 2011 12:45:29 -0700
...foxinternet.net> wrote: > I'm trying to run the windshield washer bottle's pump. Pulling the arm, I > got 12 Volt reading but the...
Re: front window sprayers
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Mon, 21 May 2007 10:35:23 -0700
...You may want to test to washer pump before you put on the new jets. If fluid comes out of the hose without a...
ANOTHER coolant bleeder scheme
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Wed, 1 Feb 1995 08:44:13 CST6CDT
...Even better than the breast-pump idea :) Take a generic windshield washer pump from Kmart, one with hose barbs for the in/out. Hook...
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Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:12:52 -0700
...I’ve been dissatisfied by washers for years. I’ve cleaned pump and connections, added a check valve ( meh) and even another pump in...
Re: Spare Parts you MUST carry!
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:14:33 -0500
...cap >fuel line >hose clamps >headlight switch >antifreeze >oil >windshield washer fluid >wipers >tire pump >laptop to write emails to the list > >Don't...
FS: 1989 Silver Vanagon Syncro GL
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Nov 1996 01:41:22 -0600
...70 R14 (82 k mi) Water Pump (60 k mi) 1 cracked cylinder head (30 k mi) Windshield (95 k mi) CV-joint boots...
Re: Spare Parts you MUST carry! nVc!
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:53:31 EST
...cap fuel line hose clamps headlight switch antifreeze oil windshield washer fluid wipers tire pump laptop to write emails to the list Don't...
Fwd: It' been quite a day.....
Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
Sun, 10 Sep 2006 17:18:22 -0400
...Don't know if it's related but my windshield washer pump works now. Had to replace a tailpipe in anticipation of MD state...
FS: 1989 Silver Syncro
Historical mailing list
Sat, 5 Oct 96 10:10:23 -0500 (CDT)
...70 R14 (82 k mi) Water Pump (60 k mi) 1 cracked cylinder head (30 k mi) Windshield (95 k mi) CV-joint boots...
Re: anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 22 Nov 94 13:44:48 PST
...Electrical shocks, loud sirens, red pepper and dye sprayed from an extra windshield-washer pump, aimed at the driver's seat, smoke bombs, etc...
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Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:06:05 -0700
...your windshield washer jets? I recently replaced my > stock > > > jets with these little fellas... > > > > > > https://www.uniwerksdesign.com/product/vw-vanagon-windscreen-washer-jets...
Window seals and other things
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 13 Apr 2016 17:39:26 -0500
...Replace rear heater core, refurbish windshield washer tanks, replace sliding windows (with new) and new seals. Install sound deadening. At some point I HOPE...
Re: Aircooleds and Airplanes
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Mon, 17 Jul 1995 14:21:12 -0700 (PDT)
...A windshield washer reservoir in the engine compartment and a momentary switch mounted up front would complete the system. Should be a few dollars...
FS: 1989 Synchro GL <-price reduced
Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
Mon, 8 Jul 1996 21:56:42 -0500
...70 R14 (82 k mi) >Water Pump (60 k mi) >1 cracked cylinder head (30 k mi) >Windshield (95 k mi) > >Van gets 19...
Update; Rust repair and windshield sprayer tube replacement/routing (sort of long)
Historical mailing list - dave
Mon, 3 Apr 2000 23:32:17 -0500
...The windshield sprayers were not as difficult to install as I had expected. First I dropped the washer fluid tank, three screws, pump connector...
Re: front window sprayers
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Mon, 21 May 2007 14:00:06 -0400
...You may want to test to washer pump before you put on the new jets. If fluid comes out of the hose without a...
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Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:38:15 -0700
...your windshield washer jets? I recently replaced my > >> stock > >>>> jets with these little fellas... > >>>> > >>> > >> > https://www.uniwerksdesign.com/product/vw-vanagon-windscreen-washer-jets...
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Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:22:43 -0700
...your windshield washer jets? I recently replaced my >> stock >>>> jets with these little fellas... >>>> >>> >> https://www.uniwerksdesign.com/product/vw-vanagon-windscreen-washer-jets...
Re: Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:48:50 -0500
...I used a window washer reservoir, lines and windshield squirter nozzles from an old Toyota. Those never clogged up, do yours? The auto shifter...
Re: front window sprayers
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Mon, 21 May 2007 18:10:53 +0000
...windshield ones without breaking > them. (rear hatch ones can be removed easier if the inside panel is > off) > > You can get new window washer...
1984 Westfalia camper van for sale
Historical mailing list - Jerry Gibbs
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 00:57:32 +0000
...need new exhaustmanifolds and cross over pipe to passnext inspection Needs windshield washer fluid tank Skylight main gasket replaced in July, 2019 butstill has...
Re: Compression Question
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sun, 18 Aug 2002 07:13:31 -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...
FOR SALE
Historical mailing list - Darrel
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 10:10:34 -0400
...just frame no glass passengers side 20.00 1-rear window washer bottle 10.00 1985 non power steering rack 25.00 1-vanagon...
Re: 2.1L engine failure? (Side question about the belts)
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Mon, 24 May 2010 16:39:25 -0700
...You can get engine cut-off sensors for pressure washers that go on the pump head. If the pump reaches the sensor's set...
Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Nov 2014 10:30:34 -0500
...But hey remember when the spare tire was used to pressurize the windshield washer? I guess that was an improvement over the hand pump...
Re: Replacing Winshield Washer Tubes...suggestions?
Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 02:37:49 +0000
...there I'd <DIV></DIV>> > replace the windshield washer tubing (as my washers <DIV></DIV>> > haven't worked in 2...
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Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 14:57:47 -0700
...your windshield washer jets? I recently replaced my >> >> stock >> >>>> jets with these little fellas... >> >>>> >> >>> >> >> https://www.uniwerksdesign.com/product/vw-vanagon-windscreen-washer-jets...
Re: Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 1 May 2011 12:59:41 -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: 1991 Vanagon Electrical Problem
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 16 Dec 2002 10:37:12 -0700
I had my washer switch start smoking, same as Mike said, dirty contacts. I pulled the steering wheel, and used very fine emery cloth...
Re: Spare Parts you MUST carry!
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 10 Mar 2004 14:46:42 -0500
...cap >>fuel line >>hose clamps >>headlight switch >>antifreeze >>oil >>windshield washer fluid >>wipers >>tire pump >>laptop to write emails to the list >> >>Don't...
89 Westy for SALE
Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:32:33 -0500
...speed manual transmission, COLD AC, am/fm cass stereo, rear wiper/washer, new engine at 139,000, CA Westy, no rust, CLEAN CAR FAX...
low Vanagon content, was auto trans
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:00:03 -0800
...If there is really mud n' crude on the windshield, I want to SOAK the windshield with the washers for like 2 full minutes...
Re: Window seals and other things
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 13 Apr 2016 16:13:22 -0700
...Replace rear heater core, refurbish windshield washer tanks, replace sliding windows (with new) and new seals. Install sound deadening. At some point I HOPE...
more van stuff today
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Sun, 6 Dec 2009 23:42:14 -0800
...then onto the front windshield washer pump which has worked intermittently over the first two years ... not at all last year ... pulled the motor...
Re: Friday article on DIY repair shops
Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
Sat, 17 Aug 2019 00:03:24 -0400
...Horn doesn’t work No Speedo Windshield washer pump never worked Wooden bumper Water temp gauge is rigged on dash - wires showing Heater valve...
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Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:12:59 -0700
...your windshield washer jets? I recently replaced my > >> >> stock > >> >>>> jets with these little fellas... > >> >>>> > >> >>> > >> >> > https://www.uniwerksdesign.com/product/vw-vanagon-windscreen-washer-jets...
Re: Water Injection
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sun, 25 May 2008 04:04:13 -0500
...It was a red windshield washer-type container with a windshield type water pump and a couple of other thingies at the bottom. It...
ANOTHER coolant bleeder scheme
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 1 Feb 1995 08:23:22 -0800 (PST)
So Dan Houg says: > > Take a generic windshield washer pump from Kmart, one with hose > barbs for the in/out. Hook a section of...
Considering Purchase 83.5 water cooled Westfalia
Historical mailing list - jay mattern
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 09:15:31 -0600
...25 Coolant; 50 Gas Tank Drain; 25 Washer Fluid 800 4 Fuel Injectors 400 Water Pump Tune Up: 50 Spark Plugs 50 Wires 50...
Free '84 L, starts & runs, for picking up in Cincinnati
Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
Sat, 8 Feb 2003 18:38:35 -0500
...It is wired for a CB radio, and a cell-style antenna is installed on the windshield. The windshield washer lines & jets need to...