wiper resevoir

[jak133]

can any one tell me how the wiper resevoir works? mine doesnt have one tried to rig one up but couldnt get the fluid to travel through the system. looked at pics in members photos and looks like a container with tee fitting on top but how does that push the fluid?

[rrossjr]

Originally Posted by jak133 can any one tell me how the wiper resevoir works?...

GT, right? There is a little foot switch on the floor next to the clutch pedal. When you press this switch, it triggers the wipers, and also pressurizes the washer system from a little rubber bladder in the switch unit. Over time, these will crack and leak, and you won't get any pressure to move the fluid. Also, a couple in-line check valves will help prevent the fluid from siphoning back into the foot pump/switch.
Ron in Indy

[jak133]

Originally Posted by rrossjr GT, right? There is a little foot switch on the floor next to the clutch pedal. When you press this switch, it triggers the wipers, and also pressurizes the washer system from a little rubber bladder in the switch unit. Over time, these will crack and leak, and you won't get any pressure to move the fluid. Also, a couple in-line check valves will help prevent the fluid from siphoning back into the foot pump/switch. Ron in Indy

thanks for the reply, the bladder works but i'm using aftermaket container and cant get the fluid through the system. saw on ogts that you need 2 check valves guessing 1 pre and 1 post resevoir i only have one now before the res. thinking of going to junk yard to get the one of the only gt they or anyone has in c.r was curios to know how with only a tee fitting does it pump from container.

[ungermm]

As the foot pump is pressed, the fluid is pushed through the system and out the spray nozzles. When pressure is taken off the foot pump, the rubber bladder expands and draws the reserve washer fluid into the line by suction. The positioning of the one way valves make the system work. I think the stock set up is one near each nozzle only. Although, I think the system can work fine with just one located between the reservoir and before the line splits to each nozzle.
Jerry