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Washer tank to replace Bwoody unit

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I wasn't a fan of the Bwoody washer tank included in the CAI kit so I had a friend who does my fabbing make me one out of aluminum, still needs to be anodized red but here are a couple of pics, sorry for the low quality.
 

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Sorry accidentally double posted this thread, tried deleting the other one but dont think I can.
 
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Yes I used the OEM pump so that I could retain individual spray capability for front and back, just had him make a ledge that the pump could set on.
 
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Yeah it wsbit f a pain but I like the piping and filter placement of the BWoody, makes me feel like I get the true ram air effect lol
 
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No I didn't have to touch the factory harness there is plenty of wire as long as you have your tank fabbed up near the old ones location
 
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I'm gonna have to bump this. Have you considered getting your buddy to make a kit for those of us that want the Bwoody without the crappy washer setup? Just something to consider. Would you at least be willing to post some good pictures so we can see what you actually did?

Any help is appreciated. I've been scouring the threads here and the other sight but it looks like we still don't have a solid solution from any vendor for a true CAI.
 
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I actually had a falling out with him due to some shotty exhaust work he did on the jeep, after 5 canceled appointments to fix the issue I told him to kick rocks and had someone else fix it. Basically any fabricator with some aluminum welding knowledge should be able to fab a tank up though, just make an L shaped tank so the factory pump has a spot to sit on.
 
#20 ·
I did...if you call and mention my Instagram ID thejeep_guy and talk to Mike...he may give you the discount. I got full package powdercoated in red with the K&N filter sock, upgraded hardware etc. for $478 shipped....

tell him thejeep_guy sent you!
 
#21 ·
I've solved the crappy washer tank conundrum for us BWoody intake users, allowing us to use the stock washer motor and run front and rear sprayers as it should be. It involves a coolant overflow tank from AutoZone, some 3/8" ID tubing, a 1/2"x3/8" coupling, some SS sheet metal screws, neoprene washers, and gratuitous use of a dremel... Total investment is about $30.
 
#24 ·
Very interesting. Do you need the Bwoody extension for the low fluid sensor? I'm definitely not splicing.

Is this the same solution that Mongoose came up with? I remember his had a coolant tank also and utilized the stock pump.
 
#23 ·
Yup. I just have a little bracket to fab up and some wires to splice and I'll post up some pics. I've had a mis-start or two coming up with a solution; I forgot that simpler is always better.
 
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What's a little splice between friends? It's just some wire. But I guess if you didn't want to splice you wouldn't have to: You'd have to use the BWoody harness for the sensor, and then connect the motor to the OEM plug. Caveat here is that you'd have to find somewhere to mount the motor as the OEM harness doesn't provide much (or any) slack.

The downside to my little project here is that as the pump motor is being fed fluid through a tube, there will be an issue if you run the system dry: The pump doesn't like to work without fluid, so it has to be bled of any air in the line, like a brake line. Upon initial setup, you'll have to bleed the system to get the pump to, well, pump. Keeping this in mind, remote-mounting the pump would make bleeding even more of a PITA.

This will all be clear as mud once I can get this task knocked out and throw up some photos. Trying to get back at it tonight, but I do have a life outside of my engine bay.

Link to Mongoose's fix? SFNF.
 
#26 ·
Bwoody Washer Tank Fix WK2 - Cherokee SRT8 Forum

It's the best solution I've seen yet but as mentioned I'm not interested in tinkering or permanently altering the car in any way. That's why I won't splice. My teenage days of ghetto rigging car stereo and mods are over. I want everything OEM quality and look.

It would just be nice if one company could offer a complete solution with OEM look and 100% stock functioning.

Regardless keep us posted as we're probably all curious how you go about it.
 
#27 ·
Heh, that's exact same tank I found! But I'm using 100% fewer zipties, and the motor will be tube-fed. Also, I'm using the BWoody mount (that's where the dremel comes in). As for hacking into the OEM harness with crimp connectors and electrical tape, I feel ya. Everything I splice these days is soldered, heat-shrinked, and tucked in tight like a newborn. I'm all about factory form and aftermarket function, and doing nothing that cannot be undone.

In the spirit of full disclosure I've gone through three of these tanks so far. Version 1 was an atrocity. Version 2 was close, but I cut before I test-fitted, so I have to pick up tank #3 this afternoon. The dude at AutoZone is going to think I'm up to something...
 
#30 ·
I'm not tech savvy enough for this, but I've heard of people searching for tanks based on the factory pump. Apparently the pump can go in a lot of different vehicle with various tank sizes. If someone could find a tank with our pump that looks like it will fit that would be the closest to OEM. Then all we'd have to do is have mounting brackets fabbed up.
 
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