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Washer Reservoir

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by PcBuilder14, Jun 19, 2011.

  1. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:12 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    I was wondering if there was any good ways on how to make a custom one because ever since we got my tacoma I haven't had any windshield wiper fluid due to the fact that I have no reservoir.
    And everywhere I look a new one costs at least $70, and I really don't want to pay that much for a piece of plastic.
     
  2. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:16 PM
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    You mean like mine? ;)
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  3. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:17 PM
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    bwood_usmc

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    Have you tried a junk yard? Being that your truck had as much age as it does, it prob would be that difficult to find a junker somewhere.
     
  4. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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    iliketurtles

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    How about a junk yard?
     
  5. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:18 PM
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    Shit..someone beat me by seconds
     
  6. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:20 PM
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    Ha ha... your just to slow on the draw!!
     
  7. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:25 PM
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    Back when we first got the truck (Before I could drive) my dad went to junkyards looking for various parts but never found one, either they were gone or in bad condition.
    I would be willing to try something like the Venom can, but maybe not that radical haha
     
  8. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM
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    I did the Venom can because it was way thicker and stronger then any other can I could find.
     
  9. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:34 PM
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    Yeah I can understand how you thought that, I have one sitting on top of my computer desk right now and they are pretty thick. How Exactly did you hook it up?
     
  10. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM
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    I just drilled a hole as low as I could at the bottom of the can stuck the motor in there and jb welded all around it to hold it in place and prevent any leaks and ran the wires towards the back. And it worked perfect. I have another can that I am going to link it together with so I can have two cans instead of one.
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:38 PM
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    Well if you can remember it that would be awesome! Haha

    *Edit*: Never mind it just got posted!
     
  13. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:39 PM
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    Beat again...I deleted the post because I found the website and it's not cheap. It's www.oemparts123.com
     
  15. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:41 PM
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    Psh, you should see how much the stupid plastic fusebox cover is. I broke a tab on mine, ended up just putting some epoxy on it. :eek:
     
  17. Jun 19, 2011 at 9:46 PM
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    Haha yeah, always seems the simplest things are the most expensive!
     
  18. Jun 21, 2011 at 2:00 AM
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    nothing, all stock expect got a OE replacement air filter K&N.
    im looking for one to replace my washer reservoir because the top lid part that goes down to the tank got dried up and it started to slowly cracked. one day i was doing something, i hit the entrance and it shatter apart.
     
  19. Jun 21, 2011 at 9:11 AM
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    If you plan to buy and oem part be prepared to spend alot for a piece of plastic...
     
  20. Jun 21, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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    need to check out the recycling place if they have any.
     

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