Re: Windshield washer pump re&re

[Richard Beels <beels@technologist.com>]

The best wiring diagram is in the Bentley.  If your Bentley doesn't have
the wiring diagram, you're missing a volume.  The older editions came in
two pieces (mechanical and electrical), the newer ones have it all in one
binder.

I've never tried to replace my pump but it should be at the front of the
bottle and access is the worst part of the R&R.  I think it's the same as
most any VW pump.  It's the a little larger than a D-cell battery with a
plug at the bottom and electrical connectors at top.  Replacement is
popping the old one out and pushing a new one on.  I've replaced a couple
on the rally car and never had too much of a problem with leakage in
re-using the sealing gasket as long as it was not all hard and brittled apart.



At 11:18 AM 1/10/1999 ,  Jeff Loh was inspired to say:
> All:
> 
> Looking for BTDTs on how to replace the windshield washer pump on a '88
> 80q. Going through Bentley was no help, rather simplistic in that area.
> >From looking at the car and trying a couple of things, it looks like I have
> to either:
> 1. remove the coolant expansion tank, the power steering fluid tank, and
> the washer tank itself ... or
> 2. remove the grille, LF headlight, possibly the headlight surround to gain
> access.
> 
> Is there an easier way? Even if I only get a probe into the connector to
> check for voltage. I'm getting funny looks as I pull into gas stations,
> clean the windshield, and drive off without refueling. 
> 
> Thanks in advance. BTW has anyone seen a good/complete wiring diagram for
> the 80q?


Cheers,
	Richard
	88 90Q "Hannu" - K+N, new vac hoses, lubed U-Joint, still 0.0 bar....
	88 Golf GTi - PRO Rally