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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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| rascobo |
Mar 5 2008, 03:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 203 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Portland,OR. Member No.: 7,948 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm always amazed how obsessed and twisted minds work alike. five or six years ago I replaced the 'air switch in my column with an electric one, because I no longer carry a spare , (having given over the space to a radiator)and thought it was unique. I simply removed the air switch from its' plastic mount and replaced it with a small generic alarm override momentary switch inserted in it's place. very simple and quick. and works great. I too drilled a hole in the reservoir cap to break the vacuum. I think the pump new hose and fittings cost less than $20.00 I've since converted the reservoir to a coolant overflow tank and am looking for the right* container for washer fluid.
(*) perfect fit, function, and cool quotient. 73' 4.3L GT |
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stephenaki Windshield Washer question Feb 25 2008, 02:49 AM
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I forwent the washer for a water sprayer for... Feb 27 2008, 06:18 PM |
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