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Sealing a leaking washer fluid reservoir 850 1997

posted by  Torque on  Wed Jan 28 07:57 CST 2004
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The reservoir was dented from below and now leaks. I removed and patched with fiberglass and resin (like a surfboard), but that didn't last. Anyone recommend a product to seal a crack? I think a new one costs $41.
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    Sealing a leaking washer fluid reservoir 850 1997

    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Wed Jan 28 17:15 CST 2004
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    If sticky stuff doesn't work, try a mechanical solution.

    Attach a patch - backed with soft rubber - with a bunch of sheet metal screws.

    You could go to the net, or a salvage yard. Perhaps the bottle from another model?
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    Sealing a leaking washer fluid reservoir 850 1997

    posted by  tonyg on  Wed Jan 28 10:42 CST 2004
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    For that low cost, and to repair the problem properly, I would replace the unit.








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      Sealing a leaking washer fluid reservoir 850 1997

      posted by  someone claiming to be Fred on  Wed Jan 28 20:03 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      The reervoir is made of polythene. Cut strips from a polythene container (ie. windscreen washer fluid container, fruit juice container), cut 1/4 inch strips, light it with a lighter and let the molten polythene drip onto the crack. Trim with sharp knife and sand with sanding block.







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