Washer Fluid Tank Question

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82Blue

Washer Fluid Tank Question

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When I bought my 81 Spider, I didn't realize it was missing the washer fluid tank/pump. I thought fitting a new one would be pretty straightforward. Ha!!!

The first one, a used one, came and it looked way too big to be right. The second one I bought from International Auto Parts looked right, but the pump plug was different and the mounting bracket didn't seem to line up at all with the one bolt sticking up through the side of the engine bay. But even more confusing was the fact that there is this round/tubular black thing mounted right where the bottle is supposed to go (I think). Not sure what it is.

Below are the two bottles that I received. Can someone confirm that either one of these is the right one? Second, I've posted two photos of the place where I think the bottle goes, showing the round black thing that's in the way. Any ideas on what this is and why it's there? Thanks!

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Re: Washer Fluid Tank Question

Post by htchevyii »

Here's a pic if the one from my '82, it looks more like the used one you got. Is there a horn or something mounted where the tank should be? My horn is mounted behind the grill.
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Post by joelbert2k »

Looking at the photos in this post http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=7471, photos 3 and 4 to be specific, it looks like the top bottle, the dirty one, might be the one for you. However that black cylindrical thing is in the way. Do you have air horns? That looks like the compressor for them. I don't think air horns were standard in 81 so a PO would have installed them. My 80 put the water on the other side of the engine bay so I can't help a lot.
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Re: Washer Fluid Tank Question

Post by 82Blue »

Thanks for the photo and ideas around the horn. I will follow the wires to see what that thing is. And you're right, now I see how the older tank might be the one.
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