Re: The wiper,washer and vacuum leak saga (journey)

Posted by Jim McDermaid On 2014/12/5 12:04:19

It doesn't rain much here in Phoenix AZ, but when it does I drive my 54 Cavalier in to work so I don't get wet on the motorcycle I usually drive.

So yesterday I was glad I restored the wiper and washer system. The rain was coming down hard all day; the wipers ran at regular speed even though I do a lot of stop and go. I did hit the washer button a couple of times on the way in to the parking garage.

With the pedal to the metal the wipers only slightly slow, seems to have plenty of suckage. The Cavalier has the vacuum pump / fuel pump combination. It also has a Reservoir. The washer pump worked both times I used it even though the wipers were still running. The washer pump did not affect the wiper speed at all.

I did find the tutorial extremely useful when I restored my system. WiperMan provided the wiper motor in good working condition. I used to have a screwdriver like driver that fit those little odd head screws.

My system is the same as shown here except 6 volt.

Jim