FJ60 Head Light squirter repair

[ChaserFJ60]

(REVISITED 2/1/16)

My headlight squirter had broken (like most everybodys) so i just threw a buncha parts together to make it work.
I bought a radiator reservoir that was universal and mounted it where my old reservoir was. I bought a water pump for windshield squirters and attached it at the bottom of the reservoir and wired it to the old original water pumps plug so it would function the same. I used silicone to seal the pump onto the reservoir. (can buy both of these at auto zone or oriellys i believe.)

I still had the old hoses so I cleaned them out and attached it to the water pump, where the old check valves were.

The check valves spring resistance was too strong so all i did was remove the black spring loaded cap with a flat head screw driver. replace the new weaker spring (3/8" x 5/8") spring was used), and re assemble. and to make the check valves fit i used an air compressor bit i had laying around to adapt it, the check valves dont leak and are strong enough to shoot over the hood with water!

 

[ChaserFJ60]

You dont need silicone for the check valves i just had them in backwards , havent had a chance to put them in the right way yet... should work without any problems

 

[augirthedude]

I just pulled it all out because .... "Do I really need to clean my head lights while I'm driving?" Not very often. I needed some space under the hood for more important stuff. The carb blower went away too since it stopped working years ago and there were no adverse effects from It not working. such as vapor lock....but I digress .. All these parts are in good working order and stored for the next owner whenever that may be .

 

[micruz60]

Thanks for the writeup!
The fluid bottle on my 60 was cracked and brittle, so no mo'
Buuut, since the State of Idiots decided to use brine on the roads prior to incoming snowstorms, that sh!t has grimed up the headlights, sooo, I may follow your lead here.

 

[ChaserFJ60]

I just pulled it all out because .... "Do I really need to clean my head lights while I'm driving?" Not very often. I needed some space under the hood for more important stuff. The carb blower went away too since it stopped working years ago and there were no adverse effects from It not working. such as vapor lock....but I digress .. All these parts are in good working order and stored for the next owner whenever that may be .

Id like to have mine working, When i dip into mud its nice to have a hassel free clean, and i have a cage over my headlights for protection so its hard to clean the headlights when they dry.

 

[WHG423]

Nice little project! I took out my Broken bottle when I tidied up the engine bay. May need to go back with something like this!

 

[Cruzerman]

IMHO, the headlight washer is a gimmick. Toyota was in love with these during that time (my '85 Supra had them).

 

[g-man]

IMHO, the headlight washer is a gimmick. Toyota was in love with these during that time (my '85 Supra had them).

Yeah...maybe we need an onboard power-washer w/wand. Might fit nicely into the spot where the reservoir goes. wonder what this one would do

Waterhorse Power Washer, 12 Volt, Eco-Version, PWK-713-12V

 

[ChaserFJ60]

The check valves i had are either too tight or too loose. Stupidly sensitive, although they wernt made for my car XD. Once i get it i will rewrite the instructions so they're correct. This is killing me..

 

[micruz60]

Perseverance pays off in being satisfied.

 

[vipergrhd]

At least Toyota didn't try to put a wiper system like Mercedes did in the 80's,i think that was a joke IMO.

 

[60toyetero]

mine after it sprays water keep dripping down until the whole thank drains. what check valve do i need to fix does not drip after I spray it?

 

[ChaserFJ60]

mine after it sprays water keep dripping down until the whole thank drains. what check valve do i need to fix does not drip after I spray it?

Most original check valves are pretty much crap, a 30+ year old piece that relies on a moving rubber gasket is done for by now. my reservoir broke so i made my own. and im trying to figure out how to replace the check valves for as cheap as I can. I still haven't done it. Yet. Time is hard to find

 

[dkyuss]

I had an early 90's volvo s40 years ago. LOVED the headlight wipers in the winter months! Wonder if you could retrofit the wiper/motor setup from a wercker? Maybe not easily on the 7" rounds lamps.

volvo s40 - Google Search

 

[lovetoski]

IMHO, the headlight washer is a gimmick. Toyota was in love with these during that time (my '85 Supra had them).

Mine have never worked, so I don't know if they were a gimmick. But I do know that I wish there was an easier way to keep headlights clean, like you can with the windshield. Think winter, right around freezing, rain/snow mix from the sky, dirt/water/ice/chemical mix from the road. And it's dark. The accumulation on the headlights most def impairs their benefit (making s*** easier to see).

 

[Landpimp]

Gimmick or not. ...they were required by some Scandinavian countries. The real question was why did we get them in the US.....would have preferred a H55F...

 

[ChaserFJ60]

Hey i fixed the washers and tested them with some mud. Work flawlessly! They clean well and dont leak. I undid all of my weird mods and put in a weaker spring into the checkvalves I will post new instructions later tonight!