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gmc-rob · 06-04-2002, 11:39 AM

The 1972 Chevy truck I just bought needs to have the window sqirter fixed to pass inspection, is is attached to the windsheild wiper motor, and where is that hidding and should I buy a new one, does GM still have them, can they be fixed, should I buy one form some other vehicle and just put it next to the bottle?? Help! Need to get this thing on the road, thanks again guys. ROB

Big69C20 Toy · 06-04-2002, 11:42 AM

The windshield 'squirter' is located under your dash and from what i can see it's a HUGE pain in the rear to get to. I'd say find a cheapo one from a store or a junkyard and slap it next to the bottle for a temp thing, if you want later i think you can get those washer pumps from somewhere.

RodC · 06-04-2002, 12:36 PM

You can rebuild the pump if you have the radio out. Most auto parts stores have rebuild kits.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 06-04-2002, 01:07 PM

Its a good idea to check out the system before condemming the pump. If it clicks but does not squirt, check the screen in the reservoir and the hose from the reservoir to the pump, (as best as you can). If that seems to be ok, try to prime the pump by pulling the hose off of the reservoir and pour the hose full while an assistant activates the switch. Sometimes you can get them going because the piston and check valves dry up if not used.

If you cannot make it work no matter what you do, then you can add a pump on by the reservoir, (or in the reservoir) and wire it in. Your pump activation switch grounds the solenoid.

Another option is to buy a new GM pump which is an improved design over the old one and it mounts like the original. They are pricey, ($55 give or take).

I have not had much luck with rebuilds, because usually the piston
wears and then the fluid leaks by, (the new pumps have a diaphram instead of a piston).

Good luck!

Jim

project72lwb · 06-04-2002, 09:05 PM

you can access the two bolts if your radio is removed and the lower bolt can be accessed with an extension through the ignition switch hole.

bobs409 · 06-05-2002, 07:50 AM

WOW! I can't believe how strict some of you guys have it! Won't pass because of the pissers not working? Sure glad I don't live where you do.

Where I go, they check the lights and tires and put a sticker on it. (they do know me though) I don't even have back up lights!

On the washers themselves, if they aren't clicking like the above poster mentioned, your best off buying a new pump that replaces your old one. I tried those add on ones and they never worked right for me. Pull the whole wiper motor out to do the job. I had no trouble replacing my wiper motor with everything installed in the dash.

okietruck · 06-05-2002, 09:11 AM

I've got to agree, failing an inspection for the squirters not working is absurd. Here in Oklahoma, we completely dropped inspections a year ago. They were the biggest farce around, anyway.

gmc-rob · 06-05-2002, 09:45 AM

Thanks for your advice, a new one from GM is $80 and they do not list a rebuild kit. Yes the inspection thing is a joke, if saftey was so important they should get all the 90+ year old people to rewite their road exam or get them off the roads. ROB

PushinPebbles · 06-05-2002, 09:51 AM

Wow that is right bad, here in VA they only have a problem if both the headlights are not working...........If You had antique tags, you wouldn't have that problem

Jack

johnnyp · 06-05-2002, 09:52 AM

Dang, $80!!. Tell me that's Canadian.

Longhorn Man · 06-05-2002, 11:47 AM

Inspection...what is that?
Has anyone ever seen original pissers that work?

busterwivell · 06-05-2002, 12:01 PM

I had to put my 71 thru emissions test yesterday. Have to yearly to renew the plates. The plates renewal is 20.00, emissions test was 11.75. Passed with flying colors. Good for another year.

bouncytruck · 06-05-2002, 12:06 PM

Chevy Duty has the pump for $34.99. LMC has the repair kit for $9.95.

gmc-rob · 06-05-2002, 04:38 PM

Yes that is $80 Canadian or about $5 US.......LOL. I will get that rebuild kit and give it a go.

It is called a saftey inspection, I got pulled over by the piloce and they check your vehicle over, if you have a crack in the windsheild, worn shocks or rust it can fail and the vehicle gets taken off the road untill all the stuff is corrected. The rear drums where out of spec, needed a better battery tie down, new belts, valve cover seals, parking brake cables, U joints, new shoes and rear brake parts, exhaust, sqirter fixed, 4 shocks, new cab supports, cab corners, rocker panels and 2 small holes patched in the floor. This is a random thing as well, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. It then costs $75 to get it inspected to get a sticker you take to the police to get your vehicle replated.
Thanks for the advice. ROB

red71cheyenne · 06-05-2002, 04:50 PM

Sounds to me like its time to move. No offense, but I'd not take that crap. Especially since everything you described is what it would take to make mine like new again and I have just accepted. Jeff.

woodrow59 · 06-05-2002, 05:31 PM

Here's how rough the inspection is in Georgia. Bought the truck on Monday,, got a bill of sale written on a page out of a datebook,,, better half took it to the courthouse on tuesday, forged my signature and giv'em 20 bucks for the antique tag. No title, no inspection, no matching VIN's.

Oh yeah,,,,,my Ad Valorem (property taxes) on it are $3.50!!!!

06-04-2002, 11:39 AM	#1
gmc-rob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Saskatoon,SK Canada Posts: 41	Windsheild sqirter advice The 1972 Chevy truck I just bought needs to have the window sqirter fixed to pass inspection, is is attached to the windsheild wiper motor, and where is that hidding and should I buy a new one, does GM still have them, can they be fixed, should I buy one form some other vehicle and just put it next to the bottle?? Help! Need to get this thing on the road, thanks again guys. ROB

06-04-2002, 11:42 AM	#2
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	The windshield 'squirter' is located under your dash and from what i can see it's a HUGE pain in the rear to get to. I'd say find a cheapo one from a store or a junkyard and slap it next to the bottle for a temp thing, if you want later i think you can get those washer pumps from somewhere. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

06-04-2002, 12:36 PM	#3
RodC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Fairmont WV Posts: 304	You can rebuild the pump if you have the radio out. Most auto parts stores have rebuild kits. __________________ Rod Childers '71 C10 Stepside

06-04-2002, 09:05 PM	#5
project72lwb Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: owasso, ok Posts: 30	you can access the two bolts if your radio is removed and the lower bolt can be accessed with an extension through the ignition switch hole. __________________ 68 chevelle(garage queen) 72 cheyenne super(driver) Owasso, Oklahoma

06-05-2002, 07:50 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	WOW! I can't believe how strict some of you guys have it! Won't pass because of the pissers not working? Sure glad I don't live where you do. Where I go, they check the lights and tires and put a sticker on it. (they do know me though) I don't even have back up lights! On the washers themselves, if they aren't clicking like the above poster mentioned, your best off buying a new pump that replaces your old one. I tried those add on ones and they never worked right for me. Pull the whole wiper motor out to do the job. I had no trouble replacing my wiper motor with everything installed in the dash. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

06-04-2002, 01:07 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Its a good idea to check out the system before condemming the pump. If it clicks but does not squirt, check the screen in the reservoir and the hose from the reservoir to the pump, (as best as you can). If that seems to be ok, try to prime the pump by pulling the hose off of the reservoir and pour the hose full while an assistant activates the switch. Sometimes you can get them going because the piston and check valves dry up if not used. If you cannot make it work no matter what you do, then you can add a pump on by the reservoir, (or in the reservoir) and wire it in. Your pump activation switch grounds the solenoid. Another option is to buy a new GM pump which is an improved design over the old one and it mounts like the original. They are pricey, ($55 give or take). I have not had much luck with rebuilds, because usually the piston wears and then the fluid leaks by, (the new pumps have a diaphram instead of a piston). Good luck! Jim

06-05-2002, 09:11 AM	#7
okietruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 117	I've got to agree, failing an inspection for the squirters not working is absurd. Here in Oklahoma, we completely dropped inspections a year ago. They were the biggest farce around, anyway.

06-05-2002, 09:45 AM	#8
gmc-rob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Saskatoon,SK Canada Posts: 41	Thanks for your advice, a new one from GM is $80 and they do not list a rebuild kit. Yes the inspection thing is a joke, if saftey was so important they should get all the 90+ year old people to rewite their road exam or get them off the roads. ROB

06-05-2002, 09:51 AM	#9
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	Wow that is right bad, here in VA they only have a problem if both the headlights are not working...........If You had antique tags, you wouldn't have that problem Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

06-05-2002, 09:52 AM	#10
johnnyp Keepin' It Stock Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grand Island, Nebraska, USA Posts: 554	Dang, $80!!. Tell me that's Canadian. __________________ 72 Sierra Grande - Maych Forget about "do it right the first time". Do it wrong the first time to learn how, then do it right the second time.

06-05-2002, 11:47 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Inspection...what is that? Has anyone ever seen original pissers that work?

06-05-2002, 12:01 PM	#12
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I had to put my 71 thru emissions test yesterday. Have to yearly to renew the plates. The plates renewal is 20.00, emissions test was 11.75. Passed with flying colors. Good for another year. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

06-05-2002, 12:06 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Chevy Duty has the pump for $34.99. LMC has the repair kit for $9.95. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-05-2002, 04:38 PM	#14
gmc-rob Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Saskatoon,SK Canada Posts: 41	Yes that is $80 Canadian or about $5 US.......LOL. I will get that rebuild kit and give it a go. It is called a saftey inspection, I got pulled over by the piloce and they check your vehicle over, if you have a crack in the windsheild, worn shocks or rust it can fail and the vehicle gets taken off the road untill all the stuff is corrected. The rear drums where out of spec, needed a better battery tie down, new belts, valve cover seals, parking brake cables, U joints, new shoes and rear brake parts, exhaust, sqirter fixed, 4 shocks, new cab supports, cab corners, rocker panels and 2 small holes patched in the floor. This is a random thing as well, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. It then costs $75 to get it inspected to get a sticker you take to the police to get your vehicle replated. Thanks for the advice. ROB

06-05-2002, 04:50 PM	#15
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Sounds to me like its time to move. No offense, but I'd not take that crap. Especially since everything you described is what it would take to make mine like new again and I have just accepted. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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06-05-2002, 05:31 PM	#16
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	Here's how rough the inspection is in Georgia. Bought the truck on Monday,, got a bill of sale written on a page out of a datebook,,, better half took it to the courthouse on tuesday, forged my signature and giv'em 20 bucks for the antique tag. No title, no inspection, no matching VIN's. Oh yeah,,,,,my Ad Valorem (property taxes) on it are $3.50!!!! __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

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