ea81 Brumby radiator/wipers

Brumbyowner · Post by **Brumbyowner** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:56 am

Just a question, why does the Brumby not have the overflow tank for the radiator. I notice that it is for the sedans and wagons only. Also, my brumby only has the two speed wiper controls, can I upgrade it to an intermittent one?

Cheers guys

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:20 am

Unsure why, but gives you opportunity to install on along with correct cap. I have fitted L Series style in L Series locaton coz the jack was removed. Also used a GM VN or VL Commodore half of a pair of tanks, one side wiper bottle, other side radiator recovery, and sat it drivers side shelf, right up in back corner near compliance plate at the end of a very long piece of hose sourced from radiator place, held in place with silicone at first, now just rags jamb it in place

Brumbyowner · Post by **Brumbyowner** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:21 pm

Thanks for that Steptoe, I assume I need a lighter radiator cap?

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:05 pm

You'll need a radiator cap that allows fluid to return to the radiator during cool down. I don't know what the difference is in construction but you have to ask for a "returnable" radiator cap or something of the like.

As for the intermittent wipers - yes it can be done, as to how I'm not 100% sure as I've only tinkered with a system that's been done in a brumby - It's on my to do list of things to fix!

Cheers

Bennie

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:26 am

Same pressure just ensure it is one that has correct term for overflow / return system, think most of CPC caps are, they have a seal just below top as well as that at bottom.

Search intermittent wipers in search and you will find my hard way and easy way to do it. need a MY non Brumby as a donor if you believe those that say Brumby never came with int wipers. I got my donor bits from a late run Brumby with targa roof. two parts , plug and play - that easy

Silverbullet · Post by **Silverbullet** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:10 pm

steptoe wrote: Search intermittent wipers in search and you will find my hard way and easy way to do it. need a MY non Brumby as a donor if you believe those that say Brumby never came with int wipers. I got my donor bits from a late run Brumby with targa roof. two parts , plug and play - that easy

Yep, all you need is the 3 position switch and the plug in relay that goes under the dash in an unused plug...guess what I bought today?

scoobymine · Post by **scoobymine** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:17 pm

I fitted a Hella intermittent switch (from Amazon, CHEAPER) very simple operation. Only cut one wire. Works great.

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:55 pm

only cut one wire ? one wire of the original wiper circuit maybe, but you still had to find a power and earth for Hella jobbie ? The Brumby shop was asking about $70 for both bits. The Hella plus post from US may be near double ?

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 11:15 am

Where exactly can I find the details of the mod to the brumby? Sunnie came with intermittent/self returning wipers but they're on the blink at the moment - From what I remember looking at last time it was a butchered home job

If I can do this "simple" factory solution after reversing the butchered wiring then I will.

Cheers

Bennie

Silverbullet · Post by **Silverbullet** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:22 pm

I'm not sure about the Brumby, but I know for my car that didn't have intermittent wipers, and hasn't been butchered there is a white plastic plug under the dash that's not connected to anything, and has a loop of yellow wire in it as a sort of jumper I'm guessing. All I have to do is replace that jumper with the intermittent relay (plug straight in) and replace the 2 position switch with the 3 position and it's done.

Hoping your home job still has this unused plug Bennie

Joshamc · Post by **Joshamc** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:24 pm

Just did this mod. I grabbed the 3 way switch out of a wagon and the wiper relay. Plugs in exactly where you said. White plug with a jumper on it yellow wire. Unplug that plug in the relay and away you go. It took me about an hour to realize intermittent only works the car turned to on. High and low work on accessories but not intermittent. Only prob is the switch from the wagon has the rear wiper on it as well but at least it works.

Post by **TOONGA** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:53 pm

a picture essay of this mod would be great.

TOONGA

dfoyl · Post by **dfoyl** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:19 pm

>>Only prob is the switch from the wagon has the rear wiper on it as well but at least it works.

Sedan switches are pretty tough to find these days, I don't see too many at wreckers yards anymore

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:59 am

showthread.php?t=21302&highlight=intermittent+wipers

showthread.php?t=14902&highlight=intermittent+wipers

my pics not in any of above ...must be another thread ??

nor here ??

showthread.php?t=15510&highlight=wiper+relay

Anyway, it is not hard to find the white plastic connector under dash near steering column with a connector in place using one yellow wire as a link from one pin to another, remove link and plug in aluminium flasher can look a like int wiper relay by Mitsuba and yer nearly done

revmax · Post by **revmax** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:07 am

scored the switch and relay from a coupe on the weekend so I dont have to vandalise my MY wagon to get intermitent in my red brum.

phillatdarwin · Post by **phillatdarwin** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:33 pm

like the Trailer looks good ..

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 2:51 pm

Phill, you can read all about Revmax's trailer here!

Cheers

Bennie