Temp Front washer pump repair

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Nov 2, 2011 | 09:14 PM

Raffy

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From: Lowell, Massachusetts

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Temp Front washer pump repair

Ok so I know this is a weird fix and I didn't want to spend the money on a new front washer pump. I had power going to the pump but no fluid, couldn't hear it running either. I removed the front pump and noticed that it was very rusted on the end. Knocked off some rust and found that it was actually rotted and I could see the motor windings. For the hell of it I tore the rusty end of the motor off and the darn thing spun free after that. I hooked a battery to the motor and it spun under power without a problem. The rusted end cap was pushing on the motor windings inside and locking it up. I ended up using a Coke bottle cap to cap off the end of the motor. I used some rtv on it to seal moisture out. Then I just wrapped it in electrical tape to keep it all together for now. The darn thing sprays fluid just like new. Now this is a free way to temp. repair the pump if your having the same issues. I took a crappy photo but you get the idea.

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Jan 14, 2012 | 03:37 PM

Japple650

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From: Lansing MI

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Nice, is this still working for you?
Also I don't know if you priced them or not but the washer pumps are only like $25.

Jan 15, 2012 | 06:41 AM

kjc

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From: Blue Springs, MO

Year: 1993

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Laredo

Ha! Good job! I did that exact same repair on a friends' pump (minus the bottle top) Just cleaned up the rust and got it to spin. Been workin' fine for over a year now.

May 16, 2013 | 04:00 PM

Raffy

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From: Lowell, Massachusetts

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Yea still works excellent lol. Sorry for the delayed response. I have been MIA. Did that when it had around 207k and now its on 224k. Keeps on ticking