This is all around the master cylinder. Was just lying there when i got the car so not sure its necessary...thanks for any help

It’s a replacement washer pump. If you want to keep your windshield squirters working, yes, you need it.

You'll need the fluid reservoir that the pump fits.  It's fitted and sealed at the bottom of the reservoir.  Might as well power up the pump and make sure it spins.  Some don't.

 

thanks. I am freaking out a little i guess with my car..... i may have bit off more than i can chew with it.

Baby chews, baby chews.  Okay to spit up now and then...

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