Wiper vacuum safety switch

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sublimemike

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Thanks to lockdown and plenty of time I've moved on to the next job - the old favourite winking wiper door. Mine has been loosing vacuum for ages but I've not felt brave enough or bothered enough to sort. I've read lots up on the vacuum system and put on the xmas list last year a mini vac tester which you can't be without in this job. Anyway I've pinned it down to the wiper vacuum safety switch under the grille on the passenger side. Done all the tests it says to do and its failed miserably. I've also read there are some dodgy reproductions about. Anyone recommend a make / supplier for a replacement? - I see Scott at Corvette Kingdom has them? I don't need any more nasty stuff from China coming here.
Thanks
 
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Vetteheadtony

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sublimemike said:
Thanks to lockdown and plenty of time I've moved on to the next job - the old favourite winking wiper door. Mine has been loosing vacuum for ages but I've not felt brave enough or bothered enough to sort. I've read lots up on the vacuum system and put on the xmas list last year a mini vac tester which you can't be without in this job. Anyway I've pinned it down to the wiper vacuum safety switch under the grille on the passenger side. Done all the tests it says to do and its failed miserably. I've also read there are some dodgy reproductions about. Anyone recommend a make / supplier for a replacement? - I see Scott at Corvette Kingdom has them? I don't need any more nasty stuff from China coming here.
Thanks
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Unless you can find a NOS one on eBay in the States your pretty much getting Chinese junk, I bought a genuine AC Delco sensor for my C5 and it’s made in China, Grrrrrr!
 
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sublimemike

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Thanks Tony. Was just wondering if the ones Corvette Kingdom have are any better than $24 ones on ebay US. I'm fortunate that I have people I know going over the pond regularly ( in normal circumstances) so can avoid shipping / duty etc . Pity you can't rebuild them like the wiper solenoid relay switch with a couple of pop rivets.
 
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Vetteheadtony

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sublimemike said:
Thanks Tony. Was just wondering if the ones Corvette Kingdom have are any better than $24 ones on ebay US. I'm fortunate that I have people I know going over the pond regularly ( in normal circumstances) so can avoid shipping / duty etc . Pity you can't rebuild them like the wiper solenoid relay switch with a couple of pop rivets.
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If I recommend a US vendor it’s always Corvette America hands down!
 
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sublimemike

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Just a long shot... the rubber boot over the switch is there just to prevent ingress of dirt etc?? I am presuming it does not contribute in any way to vacuum application??
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sublimemike

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Looking at replacements it seems that the imports with the white button were very problematic back around 2017. Videos on the net and forums supporting this. Did they get over this or is the better route the US made ones like Wilcox sell at $60 plus without the rubber gaiter?
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