1982 Corvette Windshield Washer Tank Installation. Accomplishing the Impossible.

I was sure this was going to be an easy job, and boy was I wrong! I am glad that I made this video so hopefully someone else can get it done faster than I.
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[@JoeDoe103]

That wiper motor sounded like a wet, out of tune banjo. Great video as always, though!

[@randallfox4265]

Tip: if your tank is good and doesn't leak you can access the plastic nut with a long extension through the top to remove pump and replace. On my 1980 the socket size was 7/8( edit) not 11/16. Must have used diffeernt sizes for various years.Good vid!

[@aceautonewportky]

Good grief, you are not hated. I know I'm not the only one who really enjoy all you do. I've been turning wrenches for 44yrs.

[@dennisbrown2571]

That was a "P.I.T.A." job. Pain in the ass. A job that a person would think should not be that hard. ):

[@thomashabermann1759]

Thats pure Corvette...one little Thing to fix needs to take of several others. But we like them, so we get into those adventures ...:-)

[@raymari7658]

My favorite color. Missed out on one this color with blue interior.

[@houseofno]

To be fair, Ben, if the armchair quarterbacks had a better idea, they would have posted a KZbin video about it. If not, they've got no business complaining about someone who did (you). You're good. This is the best video I have seen yet on getting to this PITA washer tank and pump.

[@stephenmr2]

Hello from the Houston space center area i like your name for the you tube complainers I call the them the corvette nazis lol

[@jeffreyshepherd8488]

That's a beautiful color 😍 great work

[@NativeMainer53]

Sharp looking 82, beautiful color

[@nelsonschmitz5882]

If it was me who was challenged with this task, the gorgeous blue paint would have been destroyed by the corrosive words that would have been uttered by my frustration! Man, you have long fuse!

[@jameshufford2706]

We still have not my son's washers yet. Tonight maybe.

[@joevette6290]

The tank and windshield washer spray hoses were the first things I removed from mine since it doesn't even see any cloudy day!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@TeeDohJackson]

I've been subscribed for many years now and I'm so happy that you've been showcasing 82 Vettes lately because that's exactly the year Vette I've been looking for now!!

[@steves9905]

Sure is a good looking car

[@stephenmr2]

I would never make snide remarks about taking off the nubs off the tank I was happy for you that taking them off made it possible to get the tank out!

[@nicksvette]

That's how mine sounds as well.

[@GetStuffDone]

Excellent work! What a patient man!!!

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Lotsa work for such a simple system. Thanks for the video!

[@Mncrr]

I have an 05 lemans blue which is gorgeous but I think I like this color better

[@knutbkristiansen]

Awesome video

[@newyorkrican7387]

Ben looks like a young Dan Marino 🤔🤔😁

[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

Hmmm, not so sure on that one

[@leoniemczyk4975]

Nice looking 82

[@dcallan812]

Nice colour. great to see an upload 2x 👍👍 You should see an old VW Beetle screen washer it used the air in the spare tyre to push the water out. So you could clean the screen or have a reliable spare 🤷‍♂🤣🤣

[@fedupdomer5654]

if chevy had made a removable fender wheel well liner like in cars today , so many jobs would be easy... plugs / suspension etc etc

[@xray111xxx]

Corvette Ben I like your new garage. The Cross Fire Injection Corvette. Getting to stuff is fun huh? I love seeing you keep these Corvettes alive. Much love to the Caddy!

[@byronholt4912]

I’m still chasing a 1981 so I love the later C3 content.

[@icurt06]

Lot's of good information, Thanks Ben!

[@donniea5058]

Thanks for the video. I need to fix this on my 79

[@asteverino8569]

What an over complicated system! I spent much time getting the washer to work on my old truck. The motor was fine. Needed to flush the tank and the hoses. Also needed a prime in the hoses.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Thanks again I appreciate your content 👍

[@stevemadak6255]

Yeah I got a buddy whos a body man and I work on my vehicles and we joke about the part we are working on being put on the frame first on the assembly line :P 😆🤣😂

[@bdBchek]

Thanks Ben! I have a ‘79 that’s leaking, now I know what to look for. Thx again.

[@gtrplr778]

This was quite a job, your patience and expertise saved the day. Long time subscriber, don't pay any attention to the trolls Ben, you're an excellent mechanic. Very thorough and honest. Keep it up you're doing fine.

[@TRUTHandLIGHT4809]

Trolls can just take notes that when engine is pulled, time to work on washer system

[@railtrolley]

Have a 2013 Ford Falcon. The washer reservoir is buried in front of the inner fender. On the reservoir, the plastic has dried out and gone brittle, so a large hole and numerous cracks occured in the reservoir. The plastic going brittle is strange, given that reservoir is out of the sunlight, and away from engine heat. It doesn't seem to be made from any higher quality plastic, than the milk jugs you buy at the supermarket.

[@duanewood2329]

Interesting. My tank leaks. Also I didn’t know there is supposed to be a cover over the windshield wiper mechanism! Apparently mine was removed at some point. Mines a 1980

[@kenroberts3454]

That cover is aftermarket. It was never a factory installed item.

[@DonRRicks]

Ben, I have a 98 Z28 drop top, all original except for the new top. Well, I did have the clutch & pressure plate replaced 4 years ago. If you should ever want to apply your expertise to a Corvette Jr, (as I’ve heard a few call the LS1 6 speed) I’d put it in to your capable hands anytime

[@wernerdanler2742]

No, you don't put out videos all the time, Ben! You haven't popped up on my feed for so long that I almost forgot what you look like. 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 I gave up on fixing my windshield washer system on my 01 mercedes. It's more complicated than that vetts'. There are lots of plastic parts that break or just change shape.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Been doing weekly videos again for a few months. Check your notification settings

[@that_thing_I_do]

Designed by an engineer who would never have to service it.

[@RattleTrapGarage]

I need to fix my windshield washer

[@TheJaredsalinsky]

Great work. Thought: at the expense of losing the originality is it possible to install a smaller newer non-Oem reservoir tank and pump? Just a thought. This is something my ‘75 needs so I’ll be watching this video again soon. Thanks!

[@DanEBoyd]

Was it making that "boing" noise before the work? It sounded to be almost in the key of E!

[@trentdawg2832]

Imagine this car with a ls3……better yet add a LSA supercharger😮

[@sceniclane40]

I found removing the master cylinder on my 1975 the easiest way to do that job.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Except the wiper tank on the 75 is half the size

[@sceniclane40]

@@TheCorvetteBen actually 75 -82 are the same.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Sorry man but you are mistaken. Here is a link for the 75-79 one www.volvette.com/WW29.html And here is a link to the 80-82 one www.volvette.com/WW29A.html As you can see 100% different and twice the size

[@TheJaredsalinsky]

hey thanks man very helpful. question: can you just unbolt the brake master cylinder resevoir and move it out the way and squeeze the washer resevoir out the top?

[@TheCorvetteBen]

On 1979 and down yes. 80-82 the jug is too big

[@TheJaredsalinsky]

@@TheCorvetteBen ty

[@drewbush6535]

👋👍

[@kojirohight9838]

I saw a video last week where the washer tank was removed from the top. The master cylinder and cruise were removed for access

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Was the car in the video a 1980-1982? Because the size of the tank in 80-82 double the previous years. Also the cruise etc. is riveted into the fender, which I didn't want to have to drill out.

[@kojirohight9838]

@@TheCorvetteBen I don’t recall the year but it looked the same, he did need to drill out the rivets. I’ll see if I can find it again.

[@kojirohight9838]

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[@ThePerfectSeason1972]

How does the cross fire injection working out for you on your vehicle?

[@doolallyproductions7234]

All i learn is to never get caught in the rain in a c3 corvette

[@GetInGarage]

engine out to replace washer bottle

[@sceniclane40]

I found it easy to remove the brake master cylinder to do the job on my 75.

[@Pdpawlak]

What’s your favorite year C3?

[@larrysalomon1632]

What if you remove the inner fender.

[@TheCorvetteBen]

Inner fender is glued to the fenders

[@morphed9477]

Why didn’t you just blow the lines out without removing all of that stuff, after you put the new tank and motor in.

[@TimeToBeKind]

Chevy was determined to create a vehicle to annoy the crap out of mechanics… when they made the C3.

[@SSmith-fm9kg]

engineering snafu from Chevy as to accessibility.

[@user-sq1nd6km5u]

in 30 years replaced it once, never again, just wax the windshield, not worth the aggravation. the heat will destroy it again and again.