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3RZ windshield fluid reservoir

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by lineman4tacos, Feb 26, 2025.

  1. Mar 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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    MadNachos

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    Well, I guess it's a single nozzle, but the spray pattern is vastly superior.
     
  2. Mar 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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    Don't forget the most important part--that nozzle is adjustable.

    It gives a flat fan-shaped pattern instead of the dual streams of the factory nozzles, and you can adjust that fan up/down to hit exactly where it feels most useful.
     
  3. Mar 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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    You are correct sir, I had to adjust mine slightly.
     
  4. Mar 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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    Yes, manual everything...even mirrors...
    wait so the level sensor end of the connection you just cut and capped? I was actually going to ask that next as I found a new relocation bottle but wanted to make sure the BS dash light turns off lol
     
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  5. Mar 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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    Yes, manual everything...even mirrors...
    yup already ordered them!
     
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  6. Mar 8, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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    Yeah, it's either an open circuit or not, on most cars you either jumper the plug or just disconnect it. Easy peasy. On some you need a resistor but not on these old things.
     
  7. Mar 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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    Yup, I unplugged the sensor, then turned the truck on to double check I didn't have the light on. It didn't show up so I threw some heat shrink on the ends and called it good. They are taped up in the harness out of harms way.
     
  9. Mar 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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    Here is another DIY option using the OEM coolant expansion tank. The shape helps it fit under the 3rz air box bracket.

    I ordered an extra coolant expansion tank and drilled the half inch hole and mounted the Toyota grommet and washer fluid pump near the bottom. Works great and cost like $16.

    IMG_1675.jpg
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  10. Mar 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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  11. Mar 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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  12. Mar 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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    ahh you're right i didn't read that far ahead.
     
  13. Apr 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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    I wonder if this would work with a k&N intake on a 2.7? I looked at it before I bought my Amazon special, but wasn’t sure if it would work.
     
  14. Apr 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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    Yes, manual everything...even mirrors...
    possible. But my Amazon special kicks ass for its price tag and allowed me to cut the tubing length almost in half! (Much more efficient pressure now) by moving it back and also was able to ditch that shitty fill sensor too so no more dash light

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  15. Apr 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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    Yea. Mine does great too.

    the aluminum one sure does look cool though
     
  16. Apr 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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    if this Amazon one ends up cracking in 6months I’ll probably go aluminum so I don’t have to think about it for my lifetime lol.

    has yours held up?
     
  17. Apr 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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    I’ve had it on the truck less than a year…. So I’m not sure yet.
     

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