fitting electric windscreen washer

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Nov 2002, 3:52 pm

#11215

hey
what electric windscreen washers do people use and how do they fit them its for a kombi.
cheers
rhys

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 20 Nov 2002, 4:12 pm

#11221

What I've done is to get the 12V pump out of an el-cheapo washer kit (most car parts places have them) and connect it onto the original water container. The pump simply connects into the line from the bottom of the original bottle feeding the washers. I also removed the valve for pressurising the bottle, and extended the tube up under the dash as a breather.

Then it was a simple matter if a power cable (make sure it's fused!) and a switch on the dash.
I'd also recommend replacing the tubes if they are original, as they are more than likely perished by now.
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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Nov 2002, 9:29 pm

#11274

Hi

Good advice from Kombi kid about using the original washer bottle. I have electric washers on my bug. I fitted a micro switch in the wiper switch so that when you pull back on the wiper stalk to use the washers it operates the washers via the micro switch.

1302Steve

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Nov 2002, 9:56 pm

#11278

Similar, but I just used the bottle and motor from a kit supposed to be for a holden - holds plenty of fluid, keeps the cops happy and, best of all, it's cheap!

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Nov 2002, 6:06 am

#11298

thanks for the info guys!
cheers
rhys

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Nov 2002, 7:29 am

#11303

Rhys

Use the origional VW bottle and get an aftermarket pump there about $11.00 from most places.

If you carnt find one let me know.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Pat Officially Full-On Dubber

314 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 21 Nov 2002, 1:55 pm

#11348

My suggestion, put in the most powerful washer pump you can find, and install extra squirters to get pedestrians with. Heaps of fun.:P

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Nov 2002, 7:50 pm

#11380

hey thanks dave any brand names to make it easier?
cheers
rhys

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Nov 2002, 7:18 am

#11429

rhys

Just go along to the local Coffs Auto one or Repco store they should have a catalogue listing several different styles available, pick one that has a mounting block so it will make fitting to your car easier.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Nov 2002, 3:32 pm

#11471

thanks dave!
cheers
rhys

VWFOOL King for a day, Fool for a lifetime.

3,436 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 23 Nov 2002, 9:55 am

#11527

hey reece
probably repeating wat others said but i fitted one of these pumps to my '59. remember the one i told u about that i had problems getting a blu slip for?
the motors r cheap and the job is not very difficult. i mounted the motor down behind the spare wheel in the beetle, im not sure wat the kombi is like though.
but anyway, its not hard to do at all and u can use ur original bottle no problems...
has anyone fitted one to an Oval, theres no squirters?:repuke

sam

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One man's junk...

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Nov 2002, 10:21 am

#11529

i have a water pump as dad showed me (bought it for a fountain and never got made) its one from dick smith so i will try and make up a braket for it today! where about do u hook it into bottle?
cheers
rhys

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Nov 2002, 5:00 pm

#11549

pipe at bottom of bottle to tube to T-piece, to squirters. If you are using the original make sure you leave the vent hole open (where the tube came from the tyre.)