Washer Pump Recommendations? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bluec10 · 11-05-2018, 03:05 PM

Took the GMC for a drive yesterday and noticed that the washer pump had finally given up. Been looking at options online. What do you recommend - replacement pump in the 67-72 style or a replacement electric pump? If the latter, which model did you go with?

**Stocker** · 11-05-2018, 03:54 PM

Mine gave up the ghost last year after decades of service. Considering the difficult access, and having read some threads about replacements being unreliable, I took the easy way out. Got a p/n TRI 11-100 at Oreilly's and mounted it next to the washer bottle. Works great, inexpensive, and will be easy to replace next time. Only difference is it's a steady stream instead of squirt, squirt, squirt like the factory pump.

**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 11-05-2018, 04:10 PM

Does anyone rebuild the wiper motors with washer pumps too? My 67 wiper motor just kicked the bucket.

Andy4639 · 11-05-2018, 04:54 PM

Best solution is visit local yard and get a small GM washer jug with pump. Wire it to the factory pump and forget it.

B. W. · 11-06-2018, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HIGHWAY BY THE SEA

Does anyone rebuild the wiper motors with washer pumps too? My 67 wiper motor just kicked the bucket.

I don't know of any one that offers the motor with a pump. LMC shows a washer pump available but I have not used it. I replaced a motor (Cardone 40-154) for a customer about 6 months ago & used a washer pump rebuild kit, don't have the P/N. The wiper motor failed (washer pump still going). Replaced it yesterday under warranty, the replacement failed while I was checking operation after installation. Waiting on a third motor (with no confidence it will be good!)

If the third one fails I'm going to try one of the new ones offered on Amazon (at my expense) I'm not sure sure about the new ones because they are probably chinese. I've been doing this a while, at this point I trust no parts, new or reman!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KL9UJY7C&psc=1

Hope you have better luck than I did, keep us posted.

NorCalC20LWB · 11-06-2018, 02:41 PM

I added this pump from O'reillys. Generic for GM I think, less than $20. It is a stream as opposed to a "squirt-squirt" type, but works great. Quiet too because the pump in not in the cab.

68Gold/white · 11-06-2018, 02:55 PM

Norcal has best choice for a w/s washer pump.

I will post a pic here later of a pump in a reservoir, it's universal setup used on medium and heavy duty trucks...

It's been 20 years since I sold auto parts, but...we sold anco wiper products, they offered new washer pump (yes, the kind that attach to the motor, just like the originals), and they offered washer pump rebuild kits. Might inquire with local parts store, things are much different now though...

B.W. make sure your pump is grounded. Some pumps have a think copper strap attached to the pump that runs to one of the attaching bolts, also make sure there's no rust or dirt (or paint) under that bolt.

B. W. · 11-06-2018, 04:03 PM

Yeah, I checked the grounds on the motors before I installed them (and after). There's one grommet that stays with the motor because the ground strap is sandwiched underneath the metal ferrule. I have measured high resistance/open on these grounds before. IMO, not a great way to ground the motor.

NorCalC20LWB · 11-06-2018, 04:04 PM

One advantage I liked was getting the washer motor out from under the dash, that is a pain to get to if there are problems, especially with AC. Here is a great write up that I went by:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217477

**Stocker** · 11-06-2018, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCalC20LWB

I added this pump from O'reillys. Generic for GM I think, less than $20. It is a stream as opposed to a "squirt-squirt" type, but works great. Quiet too because the pump in not in the cab.

I can vouch for that -- it's the exact pump I mentioned in post #2 above.

tino0217 · 11-07-2018, 04:42 PM

i needed something quick, living seattla wa, i went to auto zone and purchased an after market cost $16 mounted it over the fender wall added a toggle switch for now til nwxt summer

bluec10 · 11-26-2018, 01:59 PM

Checking the ground is a good idea. I've monkeyed with the wiper motor before and it isn't a fun job for a big guy like me.

11-05-2018, 03:05 PM	#1
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Washer Pump Recommendations? Took the GMC for a drive yesterday and noticed that the washer pump had finally given up. Been looking at options online. What do you recommend - replacement pump in the 67-72 style or a replacement electric pump? If the latter, which model did you go with? __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

11-05-2018, 04:10 PM	#3
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: Washer Pump Recommendations? Does anyone rebuild the wiper motors with washer pumps too? My 67 wiper motor just kicked the bucket. __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

11-05-2018, 04:54 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Washer Pump Recommendations? Best solution is visit local yard and get a small GM washer jug with pump. Wire it to the factory pump and forget it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-06-2018, 02:41 PM	#6
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Washer Pump Recommendations? I added this pump from O'reillys. Generic for GM I think, less than $20. It is a stream as opposed to a "squirt-squirt" type, but works great. Quiet too because the pump in not in the cab. Attached Images

11-06-2018, 02:55 PM	#7
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: Washer Pump Recommendations? Norcal has best choice for a w/s washer pump. I will post a pic here later of a pump in a reservoir, it's universal setup used on medium and heavy duty trucks... It's been 20 years since I sold auto parts, but...we sold anco wiper products, they offered new washer pump (yes, the kind that attach to the motor, just like the originals), and they offered washer pump rebuild kits. Might inquire with local parts store, things are much different now though... B.W. make sure your pump is grounded. Some pumps have a think copper strap attached to the pump that runs to one of the attaching bolts, also make sure there's no rust or dirt (or paint) under that bolt.

11-05-2018, 03:54 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,723	Re: Washer Pump Recommendations? Mine gave up the ghost last year after decades of service. Considering the difficult access, and having read some threads about replacements being unreliable, I took the easy way out. Got a p/n TRI 11-100 at Oreilly's and mounted it next to the washer bottle. Works great, inexpensive, and will be easy to replace next time. Only difference is it's a steady stream instead of squirt, squirt, squirt like the factory pump. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-06-2018, 04:03 PM	#8
B. W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bigfork, Montana Posts: 1,137	Re: Washer Pump Recommendations? Yeah, I checked the grounds on the motors before I installed them (and after). There's one grommet that stays with the motor because the ground strap is sandwiched underneath the metal ferrule. I have measured high resistance/open on these grounds before. IMO, not a great way to ground the motor.

11-06-2018, 04:04 PM	#9
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: Washer Pump Recommendations? One advantage I liked was getting the washer motor out from under the dash, that is a pain to get to if there are problems, especially with AC. Here is a great write up that I went by: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217477

11-07-2018, 04:42 PM	#11
tino0217 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seatac, wa Posts: 172	Re: Washer Pump Recommendations? i needed something quick, living seattla wa, i went to auto zone and purchased an after market cost $16 mounted it over the fender wall added a toggle switch for now til nwxt summer

11-26-2018, 01:59 PM	#12
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Re: Washer Pump Recommendations? Checking the ground is a good idea. I've monkeyed with the wiper motor before and it isn't a fun job for a big guy like me. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

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