Tomorrow's Project: Washer bottle relocation
#1
Tomorrow's Project: Washer bottle relocation
Well I finally got my astro van washer bottle so tomorrow will be the install. Hmm If everything goes as planned, I just found the easy solution to 5th gen washer bottle relocation. Here are some pics:
Washer bottle as received
Washer bottle cleaned
The bottle will go here:
The holes in the rad support for the passenger side front engine mount that the DOHC doesnt use are almost the exact same distance apart as the two mounting holes on the bottle. I already have a piece of sheetmetal Im going to bend into a 90 to use as a bracket. I have the spots I need to drill out marked with sharpie ready to go for tomorrow. I will either remove the plastic filler panel or cut a neat hole in it so the bottle will fit. I also will need to extend the wire for the current washer bottle pump and run the plug over to where the washer bottle is going. Im pretty sure the current plug should plug into the new bottle's pump, but if not, I have the astro van plug I will just need to splice it onto the end of the wires. I also need to get some washer fluid hose to run from the new bottle to the firewall. Would advance auto or napa have the hose? Ill check tomorrow, Im sure ill find some somewhere. Ill keep you guys updated with pics of the install. Hmm, one step closer to my FWI.
Washer bottle as received
Washer bottle cleaned
The bottle will go here:
The holes in the rad support for the passenger side front engine mount that the DOHC doesnt use are almost the exact same distance apart as the two mounting holes on the bottle. I already have a piece of sheetmetal Im going to bend into a 90 to use as a bracket. I have the spots I need to drill out marked with sharpie ready to go for tomorrow. I will either remove the plastic filler panel or cut a neat hole in it so the bottle will fit. I also will need to extend the wire for the current washer bottle pump and run the plug over to where the washer bottle is going. Im pretty sure the current plug should plug into the new bottle's pump, but if not, I have the astro van plug I will just need to splice it onto the end of the wires. I also need to get some washer fluid hose to run from the new bottle to the firewall. Would advance auto or napa have the hose? Ill check tomorrow, Im sure ill find some somewhere. Ill keep you guys updated with pics of the install. Hmm, one step closer to my FWI.
Last edited by mrl390; 04-10-2009 at 08:16 PM.
#2
Washer bottle relocation complete (PICS)
Well Im finally done with the install. Here are some pics of the finished product:
Open space:
I gave myself some extra wire and hose so I can tuck it out of the way when I build the intake. For now they are just run on top of the battery. Oh yeah, I didnt lose any pressure to the wipers like I thought which is good.
Total cost:
Bottle/pump: $20
Hose: ~$5 (I needed 6ft)
Bolts: $0
Bracket: $0
Wires: $0
(I had that stuff already)
Open space:
I gave myself some extra wire and hose so I can tuck it out of the way when I build the intake. For now they are just run on top of the battery. Oh yeah, I didnt lose any pressure to the wipers like I thought which is good.
Total cost:
Bottle/pump: $20
Hose: ~$5 (I needed 6ft)
Bolts: $0
Bracket: $0
Wires: $0
(I had that stuff already)
Last edited by mrl390; 04-11-2009 at 06:03 PM.
#3
Thanks `Matt
Thanks ` Matt, 4 post'in/sharing what you've done with our member's.
It took my old SuperSlow Dial `up 4-ever to upload your thread, but it was worth the wait. I keep learning something every time I log on2 the MCF.
Look'in 4-ward 2 C the intake that you design/install.
Post like yours makes it easier work'in weekends 4-Sure.
Living/Work'in 2 Survive....
Great infor/great thread 2 Member's who can learn what 2 `do
It took my old SuperSlow Dial `up 4-ever to upload your thread, but it was worth the wait. I keep learning something every time I log on2 the MCF.
Look'in 4-ward 2 C the intake that you design/install.
Post like yours makes it easier work'in weekends 4-Sure.
Living/Work'in 2 Survive....
Great infor/great thread 2 Member's who can learn what 2 `do
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