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Manbird

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Location: Owl Creek Bridge
Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 25, 2022 - 2:33pm

 GeneP59 wrote:

Sounds like he’s looking for a few more bucks. Most are 2 wires but some can be 3 in the plug.
The washer fluid motor should cause no problems on the wipers since it is a separate line and has no link to the wiper motor. It’s a timer thing when engaging the wash. Some will spray when you push the wash and some are the type you hold for the amount wash you need.
Most of those replacement motors have the same 12V power input and those replacement reservoirs should accept the original motors with a possible adapter for installation.

Not sure if you have a 98 Jeep Wrangler. The reservoir cheapest link I found.
Carparts.com w/motors $40
extremeterrain.com  no motors - reservoir only $28





Not really because he wouldn't even do it for me. No one makes this part anymore. Sometimes you can get a used tank on Etsy
but they're expensive and don't work most of the time. They get snatched up in a heartbeat so you really can't even find one.
It's definitely a pick and pull and luck job. But at least I can still get the door part new from an aftermarket shop.
GeneP59

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Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 21, 2022 - 7:32am

Manbird wrote:


Thanks, I just need to hire a person to do this for me.  
And all the wiring and stuff. Because the mechanic 
says they don't use the replacements cuz they mess 
up the windshield wipers. I thought it was just two wires...


Sounds like he’s looking for a few more bucks. Most are 2 wires but some can be 3 in the plug.
The washer fluid motor should cause no problems on the wipers since it is a separate line and has no link to the wiper motor. It’s a timer thing when engaging the wash. Some will spray when you push the wash and some are the type you hold for the amount wash you need.
Most of those replacement motors have the same 12V power input and those replacement reservoirs should accept the original motors with a possible adapter for installation.

Not sure if you have a 98 Jeep Wrangler. The reservoir cheapest link I found.
Carparts.com w/motors $40
extremeterrain.com  no motors - reservoir only $28



Manbird

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Location: Owl Creek Bridge
Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 20, 2022 - 6:00pm

 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
I've dealt with U.S. Plastics in the past. They have an awesome assortment in windshield washer tanks and pumps too.
Many shapes and sizes. Up to 20 gallons... is that big enough for you?  
Lookie here... https://www.usplastic.com/sear...

The problem with an old tank such as yours, living under the hood after all these years, it's likely dead/ brittle from heat.
I'd suggest getting a new one instead of trying to repair the one you have.






Thanks, I just need to hire a person to do this for me.  
And all the wiring and stuff. Because the mechanic 
says they don't use the replacements cuz they mess 
up the windshield wipers. I thought it was just two wires...

KurtfromLaQuinta

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Location: Really deep in the heart of South California
Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 19, 2022 - 8:34pm

 Manbird wrote:


You can get repair kits on amazon for tanks and  reservoirs which specifically include windshield wiper tanks but I haven't been able to get the damn thing out to see how big the leak is
or what kind of hole is it,,, a split in a seam or a small crack or what... I think they are just small resin/fiberglass kits and work fairly well.
Also, they sell universal replacement tanks but the mechanic said he wouldn't use them because they mess up the wiring to the windshield wiper controls. Plus they only hold like a couple pints. I bought one and they are TINY! A handy guy could fix it easy so much these days. 
I've dealt with U.S. Plastics in the past. They have an awesome assortment in windshield washer tanks and pumps too.
Many shapes and sizes. Up to 20 gallons... is that big enough for you?  
Lookie here... https://www.usplastic.com/sear...

The problem with an old tank such as yours, living under the hood after all these years, it's likely dead/ brittle from heat.
I'd suggest getting a new one instead of trying to repair the one you have.




GeneP59

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Location: On the edge of tomorrow looking back at yesterday.
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Posted: Nov 19, 2022 - 2:01pm

 oldviolin wrote:

If you can get it out all you need do is prep it real good and mix up some JB Weld 2 part epoxy. That stuff works. You have probably used it before Get the stuff in tubes; resin and hardener, not the semi-solid looking type Then relax with a Slim Jim and read the funny papers. This week they're featuring GeneP59......

Hey hey hey! I resemble that.
Besides I don’t have a problem with my Doohickey only my Thing-a-mabob which I replaced it with a second hand Whatchamacallit.

oldviolin

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Posted: Nov 18, 2022 - 12:00pm

 Manbird wrote:
You can get repair kits on amazon for tanks and  reservoirs which specifically include windshield wiper tanks but I haven't been able to get the damn thing out to see how big the leak is
or what kind of hole is it,,, a split in a seam or a small crack or what... I think they are just small resin/fiberglass kits and work fairly well.
Also, they sell universal replacement tanks but the mechanic said he wouldn't use them because they mess up the wiring to the windshield wiper controls. Plus they only hold like a couple pints. I bought one and they are TINY! A handy guy could fix it easy so much these days. 

If you can get it out all you need do is prep it real good and mix up some JB Weld 2 part epoxy. That stuff works. You have probably used it before Get the stuff in tubes; resin and hardener, not the semi-solid looking type Then relax with a Slim Jim and read the funny papers. This week they're featuring GeneP59......
Manbird

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Location: Owl Creek Bridge
Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 18, 2022 - 10:56am

 oldviolin wrote:

I sort of restored a little motorcycle once and couldn't immediately find a gas tank so in the meantime I used a plastic milk jug so I could ride it around because, well, I'm not exactly normal. Hell I don't even know how to get to normal from here. Anyhow I'm not saying you should do that, but I just wanted to prove what a genius I am.
 I need to go to a junkyard soon for some parts and I'll check out the Jeep department for you.
You should know that just about any res will work but some have the pump integral to the res body and some are mounted on inner fender or somewhere. You might be able to rig it up until you find the correct one and ride off into the apocalypse with a clear view like a boss...


You can get repair kits on amazon for tanks and  reservoirs which specifically include windshield wiper tanks but I haven't been able to get the damn thing out to see how big the leak is
or what kind of hole is it,,, a split in a seam or a small crack or what... I think they are just small resin/fiberglass kits and work fairly well.
Also, they sell universal replacement tanks but the mechanic said he wouldn't use them because they mess up the wiring to the windshield wiper controls. Plus they only hold like a couple pints. I bought one and they are TINY! A handy guy could fix it easy so much these days. 
oldviolin

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Posted: Nov 18, 2022 - 7:33am

 Manbird wrote:
 oldviolin wrote:

so the part is neither of the pics I posted? When you Google "92 Jeep Cherokee door latch and striker" images do you see the part that resembles the other door?
Sorry, I didn't see those. 
No, not all all like either. It's a flat piece of metal, well, two actually - joined and articulated in the middle with one end attached to the door and t'other to the frame.
It doesn't look like the ones I've seen on older cars in the past. I should have taken a pic of the the remaining one. I think I'll call the garage (not the same one) and
ask if they can repair it. I've been looking for a windshield fluid container for 6 months and no luck. Even the mechanic couldn't find one.  This is the last car I'll ever own
so I like to keep it in decent shape. Not being able to clean my windows really bugs me every time I drive it.
 
I sort of restored a little motorcycle once and couldn't immediately find a gas tank so in the meantime I used a plastic milk jug so I could ride it around because, well, I'm not exactly normal. Hell I don't even know how to get to normal from here. Anyhow I'm not saying you should do that, but I just wanted to prove what a genius I am.
 I need to go to a junkyard soon for some parts and I'll check out the Jeep department for you.
You should know that just about any res will work but some have the pump integral to the res body and some are mounted on inner fender or somewhere. You might be able to rig it up until you find the correct one and ride off into the apocalypse with a clear view like a boss...
KurtfromLaQuinta

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Location: Really deep in the heart of South California
Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 18, 2022 - 6:53am

 kurtster wrote:
Yep.
Oil like WD-40  helps loosen things up. 


kurtster

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Posted: Nov 18, 2022 - 2:09am

 Manbird wrote:
I believe it's the thing above the part with the rubber boot because that what's missing. 
https://www.pullapart.com/vide...
 
If you're talking about the thing the guy is trying to cut through at the 3.24 mark, that is not what keeps you door closed.  It only slows the door down while opening or saves the hinges when a gust of wind catches it when you open it.

What keeps the door closed is the top item in the 2 pics that OV posted.  I had to replace 3 of the 4 on my old 2006 Ford Focus, now long gone.

The link that Kurt posted below is where you need to go to find one.

.In the mean time, try shooting some penetrating oil into it.  The parts can get stuck.  Stick a screw driver in there and see it you can work the release loose and get the locking mechanism to close.  Takes some fidgeting but isn't too hard to do.  If you can get it to move, you have a chance and if you can get it closed and holding, keep the door closed and use the other door to get in and out while you hunt down the part. 
.
Oh, and shoot some oil into the working door while you are at it.

One more possibility is that the exterior door opener can get stuck open.  My 2004 Civic has this problem on the passenger door from lack of use.  It is one of those that you lift up to open.  I simply push it back down and the latch holds.  A stuck button in that type of door opener can cause the same problem.   More than likely being 30 years old it is simply worn out and needs replacing.  Fortunately Jeeps still get restored all the time and there seems to be a big enough market for these parts for someone to still make them.

 
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=92+jeep+cherokee+door+latch+assembly
Manbird

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Location: Owl Creek Bridge
Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 11:33pm

I believe it's the thing above the part with the rubber boot because that what's missing. 
https://www.pullapart.com/vide...
Manbird

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Location: Owl Creek Bridge
Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 11:15pm

 oldviolin wrote:

so the part is neither of the pics I posted?

When you Google "92 Jeep Cherokee door latch and striker" images do you see the part that resembles the other door?



Sorry, I didn't see those. 
No, not all all like either. It's a flat piece of metal, well, two actually - joined and articulated in the middle with one end attached to the door and t'other to the frame.
It doesn't look like the ones I've seen on older cars in the past. I should have taken a pic of the the remaining one. I think I'll call the garage (not the same one) and
ask if they can repair it. I've been looking for a windshield fluid container for 6 months and no luck. Even the mechanic couldn't find one.  This is the last car I'll ever own
so I like to keep it in decent shape. Not being able to clean my windows really bugs me every time I drive it.

KurtfromLaQuinta

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Location: Really deep in the heart of South California
Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 9:19pm

 Red_Dragon wrote:


yis... show us the dingus!
Rock Auto has been my go to lately.  But sometimes they don't have it all.
A quick search for Manbirds part... I found this... https://www.google.com/search?...



Red_Dragon

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Location: Dumbf*ckistan


Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 7:20pm

 oldviolin wrote:

Lol. That's not a very good reference I guess. I was trying to find a close up of the assembly. What we need is Manbirds pic...


yis... show us the dingus!
oldviolin

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 6:38pm

 Bill_J wrote:
 oldviolin wrote:

so the part is neither of the pics I posted? When you Google "92 Jeep Cherokee door latch and striker" images do you see the part that resembles the other door? Can you identify it here?
Front Door Parts and Components for Grand Cherokee WJ
I can identify the lollipop. But if it's been inside your car door for the last 30 years I'll pass.
 
Lol. That's not a very good reference I guess. I was trying to find a close up of the assembly. What we need is Manbirds pic...
Bill_J

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 6:34pm

 oldviolin wrote:

so the part is neither of the pics I posted?

When you Google "92 Jeep Cherokee door latch and striker" images do you see the part that resembles the other door?

Can you identify it here?
Front Door Parts and Components for Grand Cherokee WJ


I can identify the lollipop. But if it's been inside your car door for the last 30 years I'll pass.
oldviolin

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 6:17pm

 Manbird wrote:
 GeneP59 wrote:

Go to Rockauto.com and go to the Jeep section then body and then door if it’s still available. It should have a schematic of the lock assembly and the part number and name. What kind of Jeep?
Otherwise the junkyard suggestion is the next best idea.
92 Cherokee 4L 6 cyl Well, I tried but without knowing what it's called I can't be sure they don't have it. I would be amazed if they did. 
I don't think there are any pick and pulls around here, maybe there is, but this whole town is a junkyard anyway so there's that...
Thanks tho
 
so the part is neither of the pics I posted?

When you Google "92 Jeep Cherokee door latch and striker" images do you see the part that resembles the other door?

Manbird

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Location: Owl Creek Bridge
Gender: Male


Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 5:23pm

 GeneP59 wrote:

Go to Rockauto.com and go to the Jeep section then body and then door if it’s still available. It should have a schematic of the lock assembly and the part number and name. What kind of Jeep?
Otherwise the junkyard suggestion is the next best idea.



92 Cherokee 4L 6 cyl

Well, I tried but without knowing what it's called I can't be sure they don't have it. I would be amazed if they did. 
I don't think there are any pick and pulls around here, maybe there is, but this whole town is a junkyard anyway so there's that...
Thanks tho
GeneP59

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Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 4:29pm

 Manbird wrote:

Does any mechanical type people out there know what the latch that keeps your door
under control is called? Mine is completely gone - just the two brackets with holes where the
dealy bob was attached. So I have to be really careful that the door doesn't slam open into 
something or someone. I don't know if it can be replaced because my jeep is a '92 and I'm
having problems getting parts for it lately. Plus, I also need a new windshield cleaner container
as well also. 


Go to Rockauto.com and go to the Jeep section then body and then door if it’s still available. It should have a schematic of the lock assembly and the part number and name. What kind of Jeep?
Otherwise the junkyard suggestion is the next best idea.

Red_Dragon

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Location: Dumbf*ckistan


Posted: Nov 17, 2022 - 3:40pm

 Manbird wrote:

Does any mechanical type people out there know what the latch that keeps your door
under control is called? Mine is completely gone - just the two brackets with holes where the
dealy bob was attached. So I have to be really careful that the door doesn't slam open into 
something or someone. I don't know if it can be replaced because my jeep is a '92 and I'm
having problems getting parts for it lately. Plus, I also need a new windshield cleaner container
as well also. 



Send pics; lots of salvage yards hereabouts. Maybe I can scrounge one for you.
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