Thread: Washer reservoir leak?
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Old May 19, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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Default Re: Washer reservoir leak?
Originally Posted by Wes__Hutchinson
Decided to check the fluids today and when I went to top off the washer fluid I noticed a growing puddle running down from the inner fender and dripping off along the passenger sill. I don't feel like pulling the inner fender right now to eyeball it but was wondering if anyone has had issues with theirs? The low fluid level is NOT illuminated so I guess it's holding some fluid. The pump motor/washers work and I noticed also I have the original VARTA battery in this '04. Any helpful hints?
Did you add fluid before you saw the leak? If so you overfilled it, I think this is what happened.
If it was leaking before you added any then the area where it is supported is cracked.
I would suggest that anyone who takes theirs out for any reason adds a large washer under the tank to spread the load a bit more evenly, I added silicone to mine as well.
It is a good idea to look at the reservoir as leaves and dirt from the area under the windshield drains there and mine had a lot of muck and little leaves there. I removed the reservoir and hosed it down. It would be a good spot for rust to start. At the time my car had about 21,000 miles on it, so it can build up fast.
 
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