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windshield washer bottle (1/6)
 3/22/09 11:15pm
Babyblue 78
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1978 Corvette Light Blue Pulled from the swamps of Miami! Its a driver and back on the road!


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on my 78 the windshield bottle will not hold fluid. So either there is a crack in the plastic or the hose underneath is cut.  My question it looks like there is no way to remove the bottle wihtout moving the brake debooster. Does anyone have experience  on this ..will the washer fluid bottle slide out without removing anything else, if I have to replace mine??? thanks again..

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windshield washer bottle (2/6)
 3/23/09 7:11am
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1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.


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Mark,
    Are you sure that the pump on the bottom of the bottle isn't leaking? I was able to drop the bottle down and out of my 79. Had to take off the trangular fender guard below the charcoal canister and the canister itself (now eliminated...)

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Paul
windshield washer bottle (3/6)
 3/23/09 7:19pm
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Did the same with my 78.  A little tough to reach but less parts to remove
windshield washer bottle (4/6)
 3/23/09 8:32pm
Babyblue 78
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I will look into that. I have not removed anything yet so not usre where the leak is, fluid just flows out after refilled but have not had time to loosen it and look under. Maybe the bottle or line or pump like you stated, as soon as it warms up a little will look into it, just trying to get a few tips from those who have.. makes the job easier.  Thanks Mark

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windshield washer bottle (5/6)
 3/23/09 8:39pm
Babyblue 78
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thanks 78 silver I will take a look, maybe its not the bottle? just need some time to do it. Thanks again Mark

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windshield washer bottle (6/6)
 5/14/09 12:18pm
Babyblue 78
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how hard to drop the charcoal canister and what is the need/purpose of the canister??? still seems tight but thik the pump is gone and a hole in the tank or line.... will give it a try, any surprises on the canister to remove and tank??? seems easy but you know how that goes??? mark

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