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| stephenaki |
  Feb 25 2008, 02:49 AM
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Can I get this one dad??  Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 11-August 07 From: Palmetto, FL Member No.: 7,987 Region Association: None  |
OK, my understanding is that the washer system uses air from the tires to shoot the water solution onto the windshield. AA sells an electric replacement for $200 some odd.
Has anyone used a straight aftermarket system vice the AA system? Does anyone see an issue with say pulling a system off of another car and wiring it in to a 914? Looking for options. I am sure the AA system is top notch but i'm a a cheap Chinaman and just need it to function for the next couple of years until I can get it back to the states and REALLY work on it. |
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| davep |
Feb 25 2008, 09:21 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,213 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
I developed an electric switch mount to replace the valve on the washer stalk. About all that is required is an electric pump as Andy's article shows (VW rabbit pump) and some wiring. I have not yet had the opportunity to sort out the wiring required.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-1244-1173064983.jpg)
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| John |
Feb 25 2008, 08:50 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Cool switch. I did a similar thing 20 years ago. I used an old door contact switch trimmed down to fit inside the steering column. It's been working well for over 20 years now. I read the article in an old Panorama from 20+ years ago. Sorry I can't find the issue as my dad took all his Panos when he moved away. It may be in an UpFixn' though..... I believe this was either the first or second mod I ever did to my 914. This was either before or after the fog light flash mod. |
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stephenaki Windshield Washer question Feb 25 2008, 02:49 AM
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My switch mount was designed in SolidWorks and pr... Feb 26 2008, 07:24 AM swl
My switch mount was designed in SolidWorks and pr... Feb 27 2008, 05:30 PM iamchappy All i had to do was tap into the brown black wire ... Feb 26 2008, 07:41 AM stephenaki
All i had to do was tap into the brown black wire... Feb 26 2008, 07:55 AM davep The wiper/washer lever is multifunction. The lever... Feb 26 2008, 07:53 AM GWN7 Princess Auto (local Harbour Freight type place) h... Feb 26 2008, 08:26 PM davep Those tools are an essential part of my present jo... Feb 27 2008, 06:11 PM alpha434 Lol.
I forwent the washer for a water sprayer for... Feb 27 2008, 06:18 PM rascobo I'm always amazed how obsessed and twisted min... Mar 5 2008, 03:31 AM |
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