Re: [T3] Hose between spare and washer fluid resevoir

["Garret Trask" <garret_trask@hotmail.com>]

<x-flowed>>You probably should just look for the complete set of parts for a 68. The 
> cap
> with hose nipple, hose, and tire attachment. The special cap also contains 
> a
> valve that's supposed to keep the spare tire from getting deflated below
> usefulness. OTOH, these caps/valves all seem to fail internally and are a
> consistent trouble spot.
>
> I think RMMW may have the caps, and they probably come with the hose and 
> tire
> connection. They probably sell it as a beetle part. They're not cheap.
>
> I probably have some type 3 units, but I don't know if I have the right 
> black
> (low pressure) one for a notchback, nor do I know if they're any good 
> inside.
> ['70-on squarebacks came with red caps which had a higher cutoff pressure. 
> They
> hadn't thought of that in 68.]

I couldn't find them on RMMW, but I called aircooled.net and they said they 
will be getting in some washer fluid bottles, complete with cap and hose 
within the next couple of weeks.

I'd rather not replace my washer bottle, since it is installed and working 
fine.  Rather than getting the correct '68 cap and hose, do you (or anyone 
else on this list) have one of the earlier style hoses that would be 
designed to attach to a Schraeder valve on both ends?  If so, would you be 
willing to sell it to me?

If not, I'll just get the new style washer bottle from aircooled.net and 
install it in my car.

Gary

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