P38 washer pump replacement

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Woodford trucker

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A job I seem to be doing on a regular basis. I have found that the easiest way to replace these is to remove the headlight. There are 4 bolts that are fairly easy to remove, best to soak with WD 40 the night before. Once removed the pumps are directly in front of you with easy access. Plus you can pull one of the pumps out and drain washer fluid in to a bucket. Hope this helps someone.
 
Well there are 3 of them so one of them is likely to go at sometime.
To take out the headlight you need to:
Remove grille, 6 screws in total, 4 at the top 2 at the bottom
Unclip indicator
4 bolts on the headlight, 1 on the top, 1 at the bottom in side engine bay and 2 at the back of the headlight. The 2 at the back may be a bit rusty do spray with wd40 and wire brush threads. Shouldn't alter headlight aim as the bolts self locate. Hope this helps
 
Woodford trucker said:
Well there are 3 of them so one of them is likely to go at sometime.
To take out the headlight you need to:
Remove grille, 6 screws in total, 4 at the top 2 at the bottom
Unclip indicator
4 bolts on the headlight, 1 on the top, 1 at the bottom in side engine bay and 2 at the back of the headlight. The 2 at the back may be a bit rusty do spray with wd40 and wire brush threads. Shouldn't alter headlight aim as the bolts self locate. Hope this helps
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That's good to know, thanks.
Pretty sure the rear screen pump doesn't work, not that i use it
 
RangeRoller dt said:
How many have you changed in the 8 years you have had your 4.6?

Try different brands/eBay etc?


And yes I have a crystal ball ;)
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This is the third pump for the rear washer. My mechanic changed them for a basic one and they only last a couple of years. I can't change back to standard as he changed the connector so am stuck with it now. I think it's the same one as a Ford transit!!
 
Never had any other problems with the washers but do know they tend to block up in the non-return valve. I will blow mine through with an airline before I reconnect the pump to make sure
 
RangeRoller dt said:
If it works for you and transit type is easier cheaper to get them it’s fine.

Will be one more learning curve for any future owner trying to work out why the heck won’t they fit .... must have sent wrong part etc etc :D
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Wouldn't have done it personally myself as I like to try and keep things original if I can. Would like to put an original back but wiring has been altered so am stuck with it now. Have bought a new everyday car so the RR will only be used occasionally now. Had a few jobs need doing that are fairly big ones so not really worth selling so will keep it for something to okay around with
 
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