How the window cleaner’s water pump turns into a “bomb” under the hood
- June 20, 2022
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The windshield washer motor is a real surprise under the hood. This simple device will break sooner or later. And then it becomes problematic to clean the glass
The windshield washer motor is a real surprise under the hood. This simple device will break sooner or later. And then it becomes problematic to clean the glass in rain or slush, because the “ring” does not fall on the “windshield”. But this is half the effort. Few people know that when replacing an engine, there are many nuances that will thoroughly spoil the driver’s nerves or even undermine his financial well-being. The AutoVzglyad portal tells about the most important of them.
Today, if the original pump has burned out, they look for an analog, because there is no money for the “company”. And here there are many nuances. For example, before you buy, you should look at what pressure the product develops. The higher, the better, because that way the liquid reaches the glass faster. Otherwise “slurry” will flow slowly from the nozzles, and this will make it difficult to see in the rain. It is also important to consider that, compared to water, the viscosity of a winter washing machine is higher. Therefore, the pump power should be chosen with a margin. Otherwise, a newly purchased engine will break down again with the onset of cold weather.
Next, you need to see if the pump has a debris screen at the inlet. If not, the dirt in the reservoir can clog the windshield washers. This will end with the water no longer falling on the glass at all. In bad weather or at night, it can cause an accident.
Here’s another charade that only an experienced mechanic who knows a specific car model can solve. All engines look roughly the same as they are designed for a single landing diameter. But with some products, the case is slightly smaller than the desired size, which guarantees a bad fit. You’ll have to be smart and seal the connection or the pump will just pop out. It is therefore better to take a burned-out device to the store to compare the dimensions with a new one.
Finally, some products are simply leaky. This is a major problem because it allows moisture to get into the electric motor, cause corrosion and the unit to fail. Here to help – forums where people are sure to write about the poor quality of a particular product.
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Today, if the original pump has burned out, they look for an analog, because there is no money for the “company”. And here there are many nuances. For example, before you buy, you should look at what pressure the product develops. The higher, the better, because that way the liquid reaches the glass faster. Otherwise “slurry” will flow slowly from the nozzles, and this will make it difficult to see in the rain. It is also important to consider that, compared to water, the viscosity of a winter washing machine is higher. Therefore, the pump power should be chosen with a margin. Otherwise, a newly purchased engine will break down again with the onset of cold weather.
Next, you need to see if the pump has a debris screen at the inlet. If not, the dirt in the reservoir can clog the windshield washers. This will end with the water no longer falling on the glass at all. In bad weather or at night, it can cause an accident.
Here’s another charade that only an experienced mechanic who knows a specific car model can solve. All engines look roughly the same as they are designed for a single landing diameter. But with some products, the case is slightly smaller than the desired size, which guarantees a bad fit. You’ll have to be smart and seal the connection or the pump will just pop out. It is therefore better to take a burned-out device to the store to compare the dimensions with a new one.
Finally, some products are simply leaky. This is a major problem because it allows moisture to get into the electric motor, cause corrosion and the unit to fail. Here to help – forums where people are sure to write about the poor quality of a particular product.
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I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
