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mexnotch
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Location: Mexico
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 Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 5:45 pm Post subject: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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Hi,
This is the washer tank that was in my car before the restoration. It has no hose as you can see. Helphos
Is this the hose I need for it?
Thanks
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Henry
1974 Mexican Bus
1965 Notch 1500S
1972 Type 181 Safari |
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old_man
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Posts: 1381
Location: Newfoundland
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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| Are you trying to make it completely original or are you trying to get a washer system that works? |
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mexnotch
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Joined: November 08, 2007
Posts: 51
Location: Mexico
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2020 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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| old_man wrote: |
| Are you trying to make it completely original or are you trying to get a washer system that works? |
I'd like to get it as original as possible if the cost is not outrageous.
What would you suggest in order to just get it working?
Thanks
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Henry
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Bobnotch
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Joined: July 06, 2003
Posts: 22410
Location: Kimball, Mi
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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| mexnotch wrote: |
| old_man wrote: |
| Are you trying to make it completely original or are you trying to get a washer system that works? |
I'd like to get it as original as possible if the cost is not outrageous.
What would you suggest in order to just get it working?
Thanks |
Hidden electric pump, and a micro switch to run the pump.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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| "Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
| Tram wrote: |
| People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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mexnotch
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Joined: November 08, 2007
Posts: 51
Location: Mexico
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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| Bobnotch wrote: |
| mexnotch wrote: |
| old_man wrote: |
| Are you trying to make it completely original or are you trying to get a washer system that works? |
I'd like to get it as original as possible if the cost is not outrageous.
What would you suggest in order to just get it working?
Thanks |
Hidden electric pump, and a micro switch to run the pump. |
That's what I have in my bus.
If I wanted to go original, is the hose pictured above the way to go?
Thanks
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1965 Notch 1500S
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Bobnotch
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Joined: July 06, 2003
Posts: 22410
Location: Kimball, Mi
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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| mexnotch wrote: |
| Bobnotch wrote: |
| mexnotch wrote: |
| old_man wrote: |
| Are you trying to make it completely original or are you trying to get a washer system that works? |
I'd like to get it as original as possible if the cost is not outrageous.
What would you suggest in order to just get it working?
Thanks |
Hidden electric pump, and a micro switch to run the pump. |
That's what I have in my bus.
If I wanted to go original, is the hose pictured above the way to go?
Thanks |
I don't know. You'd have to ask a 1500 club member like Jason. My 65 had a similar set up, but I just added an electric pump and micro switch, as I wanted it to actually work, and leave me with a fully aired up spare tire. But then, my car wasn't rebuilt to be stock, it was rebuilt to be a driver, and I've been to PA and western Missouri in it.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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| "Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
| Tram wrote: |
| People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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mexnotch
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Joined: November 08, 2007
Posts: 51
Location: Mexico
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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Thanks
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| mexnotch wrote: |
| Bobnotch wrote: |
| mexnotch wrote: |
| old_man wrote: |
| Are you trying to make it completely original or are you trying to get a washer system that works? |
I'd like to get it as original as possible if the cost is not outrageous.
What would you suggest in order to just get it working?
Thanks |
Hidden electric pump, and a micro switch to run the pump. |
That's what I have in my bus.
If I wanted to go original, is the hose pictured above the way to go?
Thanks |
I don't know. You'd have to ask a 1500 club member like Jason. My 65 had a similar set up, but I just added an electric pump and micro switch, as I wanted it to actually work, and leave me with a fully aired up spare tire. |
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KTPhil 
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Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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| Problems with the stock system include: leaks at hose ends; leaks at switch dripping water on electrics; leaks in cowl leading to rust, flat spare when you need it... |
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mexnotch
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Location: Mexico
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| Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2020 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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| KTPhil wrote: |
| Problems with the stock system include: leaks at hose ends; leaks at switch dripping water on electrics; leaks in cowl leading to rust, flat spare when you need it... |
I get the picture....
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sjbartnik
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| Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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The ‘65 system does not connect to the spare tire. You pressurize the tank directly using the Schraeder valve visible in the photo.
If you are going to keep the system original, do replace all the pressure hose between the tank and switch. There is a special 2.5mm hose for this purpose that is available by the meter from VW specialist shops. I know bughaus carries it.
Regular vacuum hose from the FLAPS will not hold the pressure and will burst/leak.
I have been using the original system leak free for a few years now after installing the correct hose. The tank can take up to 35 psi but I usually keep it in the 25-30 range out of concern for old plastic.
It lasts a long long time before having to repressurize.
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mexnotch
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Location: Mexico
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| Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 9:39 am Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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| sjbartnik wrote: |
The ‘65 system does not connect to the spare tire. You pressurize the tank directly using the Schraeder valve visible in the photo.
If you are going to keep the system original, do replace all the pressure hose between the tank and switch. There is a special 2.5mm hose for this purpose that is available by the meter from VW specialist shops. I know bughaus carries it.
Regular vacuum hose from the FLAPS will not hold the pressure and will burst/leak.
I have been using the original system leak free for a few years now after installing the correct hose. The tank can take up to 35 psi but I usually keep it in the 25-30 range out of concern for old plastic.
It lasts a long long time before having to repressurize. |
Thanks! Great piece of information! Plus it makes my life easier..
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Henry
1974 Mexican Bus
1965 Notch 1500S
1972 Type 181 Safari |
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Bobnotch
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Joined: July 06, 2003
Posts: 22410
Location: Kimball, Mi
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| Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 11:45 am Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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| mexnotch wrote: |
Hi,
This is the washer tank that was in my car before the restoration. It has no hose as you can see. Helphos
Is this the hose I need for it?
Thanks
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I think that hose set up is for Squarebacks of that vintage, since they run a higher air pressure thn a Notch did.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
| Tram wrote: |
| "Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
| Tram wrote: |
| People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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mexnotch
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Joined: November 08, 2007
Posts: 51
Location: Mexico
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| Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:37 pm Post subject: Re: Windshield washer tank and hose |
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Thanks
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| sjbartnik wrote: |
The ‘65 system does not connect to the spare tire. You pressurize the tank directly using the Schraeder valve visible in the photo.
If you are going to keep the system original, do replace all the pressure hose between the tank and switch. There is a special 2.5mm hose for this purpose that is available by the meter from VW specialist shops. I know bughaus carries it.
Regular vacuum hose from the FLAPS will not hold the pressure and will burst/leak.
I have been using the original system leak free for a few years now after installing the correct hose. The tank can take up to 35 psi but I usually keep it in the 25-30 range out of concern for old plastic.
It lasts a long long time before having to repressurize. |
Thanks! Great piece of information! Plus it makes my life easier.. |
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