Old Apr 30, 2019 | 11:19 PM
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Default Re: How To: Replace the Washer Reservoir / Tank / Bottle (with pics)

Originally Posted by Fjp3105
interesting. So basically it’s possible that the reservoir is actually fine? Perhaps one way to check it would be to put less than a gallon and see how much drains. In the case that it empties, of course something needs replacement. I hope I’m expressing this correctly, let me know.

Cheers!
That plan sounds valid.
BTW, it's not an official "overflow", it's that two tubes fit together without any seal, the part you see under the hood, and the tube from the reservoir.
The reservoir is know to have a leakage problem caused by a stress point at the bottom tank mount.
The repair is to reinforce with a proper sized steel washer and JB Weld the heck out of everything there.
Worked for me 5 years ago, still not leaking.
 
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