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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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Good day, the previous owner of my 02 camaro put water into the window washer container and I think calcium has built up in the line, pump, or sprayer. When I spray the fluid the passenger side leaks out and the driver’s side sprays fluid over my T tops and onto my back window What do you guys recommend? Thank you.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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I've seen those parts for sale in the classifieds, you might still be able to replace it all cheap.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Had this happen to me, but just from normal washer fluid build up. Take a sewing needle and wiggle/scrape it inside the nozzle opening. That should clear out all the gunk.
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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The sprayer end tip is clogged up. I dissasembled the tip with a small jewelers screwdriver and there was some trash in the orfice.
You will have to remove the screened cover under the wiper blades.
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Thanks. How do you remove the screened cover?
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Soak the nozzles/parts in vinegar. That will dissolve any calcium deposits.

If you have a hard mass clogging the line or the nozzle, you can also hook up a vacuum pump (from a brake bleeder system) to the line, dip the nozzle in water, and then suck water backwards through the line.

Not sure about the F-Body removal - did the above on a truck with a similar problem.
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Those covers can be removed by pulling out "push fasteners" with a small screwdriver or two and lifting each (4 or 5) out. and soaking in vinegar is also a good idea. good luck!
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