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Title: Windsheild Washer Pump Replacement
Post by: 76LongBox on August 23, 2014, 01:10:33 pm

I did a couple of searches, and didn't find this already posted.  Some of you guys may already know about this, but for the benefit of others...

My mechanical windshield washer pump quit pumping.  I have already replaced it once since I've had the truck, and it hasn't worked in a long time.  OEM-style replacement pumps are obviously still available, but since they are so prone to problems, I wanted another solution.

I had read about some people wiring in electric pumps or replacing the reservoir with a later model that has the electric pump in it. These solutions obviously work, but they do require a bit of wiring.  In my searches, I found an "OEM-style" replacement electric pump made by Trico.  I have no idea how long these have been around - maybe a while - but this was the perfect solution for me.  It bolts on where the mechanical one goes, giving it a factory look, but doesn't have the drawbacks of the mechanical versions.

http://www.amazon.com/Trico-11-515-Windshield-Washer-Pump/dp/B000CB7AVE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408817180&sr=8-2&keywords=trico+wiper+pump (http://www.amazon.com/Trico-11-515-Windshield-Washer-Pump/dp/B000CB7AVE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408817180&sr=8-2&keywords=trico+wiper+pump)

I installed mine today in all of 5 minutes, and it works like it's supposed to with the factory wiring.  Only time will tell how well it lasts, but at least it works for now.

Anyway, for those of you who need a viable solution that's easy to install, like I did...here you go.

Title: Re: Windsheild Washer Pump Replacement
Post by: bake74 on August 23, 2014, 09:10:22 pm

     Thanks for sharing.  Hopefully it last awhile.

Title: Re: Windsheild Washer Pump Replacement
Post by: 78BIG-TEN on August 24, 2014, 03:26:46 pm

Yes thanks for sharing.I never knew they made an electric replacement.If mine craps out will give it a try

Title: Re: Windsheild Washer Pump Replacement
Post by: roundhouse on August 24, 2014, 09:38:34 pm

Might be needing that

Title: Re: Windsheild Washer Pump Replacement
Post by: LTZ C20 on August 25, 2014, 12:34:31 am

This is cool

Title: Re: Windsheild Washer Pump Replacement
Post by: ehjorten on August 25, 2014, 01:19:45 pm

I have one of the electric replacements on my '77.  It works great!  It puts out more pressure than the old mechanical one.  One thing you will notice is that you go through washer fluid more quickly.

Title: Re: Windsheild Washer Pump Replacement
Post by: 76LongBox on August 25, 2014, 02:10:06 pm

Yeah...I did notice that it shot a consistent stream, not a pulsating one, and it sprays for a few seconds, so it is sucking some fluid....but that's ok...at least it works. :)

Title: Re: Windsheild Washer Pump Replacement
Post by: ehjorten on August 26, 2014, 10:05:48 am

They do work great and they put more fluid up on the middle of the windshield instead of at the bottom 1/3rd.

Title: Re: Windsheild Washer Pump Replacement
Post by: Cheezer on August 30, 2014, 11:43:34 am

Thanks for the help on this one guys. I started with replacing the seals on my pump and didn't do a thing for me. I purchase the pump listed above and it did the trick for less than $20! Couldn't be happier. About 5 minutes and was ready to go.

http://www.amazon.com/Trico-11-515-Windshield-Washer-Pump/dp/B000CB7AVE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408817180&sr=8-2&keywords=trico+wiper+pump