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02-22-2015, 10:45 PM | #1 |
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DIY: Smaller Windshield Washer Reservoir
First off... shout out to @Whatabouteggs for finding and posting this link ACI 99300 Windshield Washer Pump
The factory reservoir is effing huge and takes up too much real estate. As a provision for when I go forced induction I wanted to complete this modification... especially while I have my front bumper off. I purchased the aforementioned windshield washer reservoir with the idea that I could make it work in my 86. After brainstorming some ideas I came up with the following: 覧覧覧覧覧覧覧覧覧 This coupler I acquired from a mini attachment for vacuums bundle from Harbor Freight - $5.99-$8.99. I believe it is 1 1/4" on one side 1 1/8" on the other. When pressed into the factory fill neck... a lip is present. I used a 45 degree test probe to score the pattern I would Dremel later. **Fitment here is tight... does not require a clamp.** Scored pattern to Dremel. Knotched out. Flush with factory fill neck. I purchased the flexible hose (1 1/4" bilge and pump) from Ace Hardware for $3 and some change...You'll find it in plumbing. I used a little over a foot. **Clamp is required here for secure fit.** I found this in the lumber section of Home Depot. The part is called a twisted strap. The part number is LTS12 and the barcode is 44315 93300. **I had to cut a portion out with tin snips so I could bend the bracket a bit. I also cut a section off the top because the twist strap was too tall. ** Bend bracket over the resevoir as pictured. Prepped for paint. **I lined up and drilled hole that secures bracket to chassis prior to paint. I used factory reservoir bolt to secure to chassis. This installs in the upper factory reservoir nut plate.** Painted and clear coated to protect against corrosion. I secured the twisted strap bracket to reservoir under the bracing and with a strip of all weather 3M double sided tape. **Previously prepped and painted reservoir bracing.** I purchased this part at Ace Hardware for like $4 and some change. **Comes with clamp...not pictured** I used flexible hose end to stencil area to cut. Installed with provided clamp. Spacers, bolt, and a nut required here. I used a 1 inch spacer and a 1/2 inch spacer I had. I used a 10mm bolt and nut I had to secure bracket to chassis. **Spacers create the necessary area required to clear wheel well liner.** Close up pic. Mounting completed. I modded the factory plug/connector instead of tapping into factory wires. Yellow wire is positive on factory end... so connect with red wire from reservoir motor. I unclipped connector from factory reservoir using small flat tip screw driver. I chose to remove the seal and replace with 3M strip caulk. I used a hole saw (1 1/2 - 38mm) to cut through an ABS plastic scrap I had. **Dremel away the rough edges.** I lined up the pins and drilled a hole big enough to accommodate pins and soldered/heat shrunk wires from new reservoir motor. I used JB Weld for Plastics to seal center hole created by hole saw. I placed some 3M strip caulk to act as a seal and adhesive. Although the strip caulk holds tight I wrapped a zip tie around the plug/connector just in case. Plugged in and secured with zip ties. Last edited by zeal86; 08-04-2015 at 07:07 PM. |
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Because of the installation of my Beatrush front beam brace, I had to make an adjustment to my windshield washer reservoir mod... adjustment would have probably been necessary even with the OEM beam brace though.
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03-21-2015, 11:58 PM | #3 |
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Removal of the OEM version
How did you remove the OEM version. The instructions here seem to miss some undocumented clips or screws.
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There were two bolts from what I remember... I'm not sure if the top bolt would be easily accessible from the wheel well. To pull off this mod (if that is your intention) I would advise that you remove the front bumper. projekt zeal86 build |
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This is exactly what I need to make room for brake ducting on my track build. Great DIY!!!
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Installed my brake ducting this weekend, and this washer bottle to make room for it. Couple of observations - the factory pump provides a much stronger stream, and the included bracket for the tank is super flimsy.
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Thanks for providing the input for others..I made my own bracket that passed through the provided bracket. My install did not feel flimsy though. __________________________________________ projekt zeal86 build zeal.eightsix Facebook Instagram @zeal.eightsix |
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This seems to be much cheaper vs the OEM Toyota Motorsport version but you gotta hack it up with this DIY.
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If I were to redo this mod I would use sheet metal, a press shear, and a metal break to make my bracket. __________________________________________ projekt zeal86 build zeal.eightsix Facebook Instagram @zeal.eightsix |
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I knew yours was more a show car but to never have used it boggles my mind. I use a gallon a week for about 4 months of the year.
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Add me to the list of folks that have never used the windshield washer fluid in the four years I've owned the car. It's my daily driver, but I'm in socal and keep it clean. I clean my windows weekly, so dirt never gets a chance to build up on them.
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I've never used it either...for all I know it doesn't even work, lol. Same for the seat warmers and probably a half dozen other things.
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