GSA windscreen washer pump

[red_dwarfers]

What with the sunny weather this weekend I've been able to crack on with a few jobs on the G, one this that did stump me though was getting the washer pump out of the bottle. I've disconnected the two spade connectors and water pipe, turned it about 90 degrees expecting it to unlock and pull out but then it comes up to a stop and won't come upwards, don't want to force it too hard as it all feels a bit delicate!

Malcolm, to get the stage of freeing up the rod I assume I need to take it out or did you mean tap the side of the washer bottle?

What am I missing?

[citronut]

sorry yes Kev remove the pump from the tank and gently tap the bottom and top alternatively on something solid ( no not the head lamps ) several times, till you hear the rod moving up and down, with lack of use they get stuck,

[red_dwarfers]

Thanks Malcolm. Eventually worked out how to get the pump out. I was being a bit too careful as I didn't want to break it if I could get it working. Once out the rod was moving up and down okay. Stuck it in a pot of water and put some power to it, it started making a lot of noise but the water wasn't moving. We had a go to see if it needed priming but no luck there either. As there was nothing to loose we cut it open hoping to make some sense of it but nothing was gained. So on the lookout for a generic water pump.

[macplaxton]

Are the anything like GS ones?

Mine works on the basis of squirting a set dollop of water on the window per flick of the switch rather than continuously streaming water for the duration the switch is held on.

[citronut]

these pumps work by 12v on off on off on off on off not continuous volts/power, they are an electro magnet which give one shot of screen wash every upwards stroke of the metal rod,
if you tell me the length of the washer pump i might have a replacement,

have you tested for 12v at the live feed wire that goes to the pump, whilst someone holds the washer switch/stalk on

[red_dwarfers]

We tried dabbing it on and off but had no luck. We tested with a separate battery too.

[citronut]

ok
so what is the length of your's Kev
so i can have a rummage to see if i have one the same length

[red_dwarfers]

I'll go and have a look in a bit. I'm not sure what the forum rules are when it comes to comparing the lengths of our fluid squirters though

[myglaren]

I'll go and have a look in a bit. I'm not sure what the forum rules are when it comes to comparing the lengths of our fluid squirters though

I'm sure you will exaggerate the measurements by 50% so the forum nanny will be set to reduce them by 75% and you will have to buy a Cayman to compensate.

[red_dwarfers]

In that case the length of the whole thing in my measurements make it 10 1/2 inches or in real terms 7". So yes, do you have one that's 7" long tucked away Malcolm?

[citronut]

depends on if thats a female measurement 9" = 3" or is it metric inch's

[red_dwarfers]

depends on if thats a female measurement 9" = 3" or is it metric inch's

Metric inches

[citnut3]

I got fed up with the GSA screen-wash system and fitted a modern pump by the washer bottle and spray jets in place of the original bonnet mounted items. It worked much better....but after not being used during last winter, the new pump failed to work in the spring; I lubricated the pump's cog wheels and it was cured. It just goes to show that new items are not always better than the original in every way.

[citronut]

I got fed up with the GSA screen-wash system and fitted a modern pump by the washer bottle and spray jets in place of the original bonnet mounted items. It worked much better....but after not being used during last winter, the new pump failed to work in the spring; I lubricated the pump's cog wheels and it was cured. It just goes to show that new items are not always better than the original in every way.

also the original pump use's far less screen wash than a continuous modern pump, so i feel the original is better

[red_dwarfers]

Have you had any luck finding a pump Mr Malcolm?