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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 12:46 AM
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Car: 1998 Z28 convertible
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Windshield Washer reservoir

I have a 85 Wiper/washer motor in my 83. I changed the firewall to accomplish this. Like most GM wiper-powered washers, it don't work. My 91 S-10 has the pump at the base of the washer fluid reservoir. Did Any ThirdGens come with this type of setup?
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 12:04 PM
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I'm not sure if the later 'F' cars had the motor driven pump, but you can get a pump valve replacement kit to repair your existing pump for about $5. The alcohol in the washer solvent is very hard on the rubber components of the pump, and after ten years of soaking in it, I'm not surprized yours doesn't work.
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 12:44 PM
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yes '88 up had the pump in the base....
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 04:24 PM
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It is not an issue if it is repairable; I have had GM's for a long time- the washer pumps are notoriously unreliable. A few Fords I have owned have the other design- much more reliable. My 71 will get this soon also.
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