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Put in this cheap easy fix for window washer reservoir

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Parkstech, Jan 11, 2014.

  1. Jan 11, 2014 at 3:07 PM
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    Parkstech

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    Got tired of fixing cracks on the stock washer reservoir, so I removed it and put in this one I picked on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00495UQT2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Very simple to install: An L bracket to mount it against fender, splice 2 wires (needed to add about 2' of wiring) hook up hoses, I used existing ones after flushing and blowing them out. You could put it where the original reservoir was with some minor changes, but I found the way I did it easier. It fits and works perfect, total cost...$20.75

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  2. Jan 11, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    UssMoGn

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    Awesome, i need to put one in my 04 and my 72. Thanks!
     
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  3. Jan 11, 2014 at 6:00 PM
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    w00dy

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    Do you have any finished install pics?
     
  4. Jan 11, 2014 at 6:56 PM
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    Why can I see this same pic in the thumbnail view in the index but not in the thread?
     
  5. Jan 11, 2014 at 7:03 PM
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  6. Jan 11, 2014 at 11:37 PM
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    I don't what's going on in regards to you not seeing the pics, it comes up fine for me, these are all the photo I have and they are just different views of the same thing hope I'm doing this right

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    This is where the original tank was, the new one would fit with an added bracket or two.






























































































































































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  7. Jan 12, 2014 at 6:16 AM
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    I can see the pics now.

    btw - clean engine. I'm jealous
     
  8. Jan 12, 2014 at 8:37 AM
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    That's a good cheap fix. My resevoir is cracked at the top and really brittle. Problem is I can mount this kit like you did, I have something else mounting in that spot.
     
  9. Jan 12, 2014 at 9:34 AM
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  10. Jan 12, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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    I'm pretty sure it will fit where old one went, just a different mounting needed, and 1 less splice.

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  11. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:11 PM
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    on mine because of the SAS I found out that a washer reservoir out of a jeep Cherokee fits right up by the firewall almost perfectly right in line with the wires that go to the sock one and right by the feed line for the washers.
     
  12. Jan 12, 2014 at 4:17 PM
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    I did the something close to that. Just used a coolant recovery bottle and connected the pump to it.
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  13. Jan 12, 2014 at 7:35 PM
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    I have ABS there, but that area is also where I mounted the ARB compressor for my front locker. It's kinda crowded.
     
  14. Jan 13, 2014 at 6:53 AM
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    se7enine

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    I used a washer bottle from a Kia Sportage, Denso motor transfers right over and it was about $6.
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  15. Jan 13, 2014 at 11:25 AM
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  16. Apr 29, 2014 at 7:11 PM
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    here is mine out of my old Cherokee. grabbed it out before I scrapped the old rig it even has 2 pumps one it so I could do something with that.
    20140227_144528_zpsuevpuaqu_1dcd77bfbf9ac2db1f96dcb0783c256378d0fb02.jpg
     
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  17. Apr 29, 2014 at 9:14 PM
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    Nice! Took mine out the other day because I noticed a few small cracks. Wrapped the neck with an adhesive drywall tape and coated it with resin to make a cast.
     

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