Windshield Fluid Tank Leak... - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Church · 06-03-2005, 07:18 PM

I've yet to figure out how to get this thing out, but I haven't really looked at that yet.

My question is, what can I use to effectively patch a washer fluid tank once I find the leak? I'm kind of new to these spot repairs, but I'd like to do this myself and save the cost of taking it to the shop.

Thanks!

cj2112 · 06-03-2005, 07:55 PM

before you decide to patch it, call around to the local junkyards. you could probably pick one up pretty cheap.

merkerguitars · 06-03-2005, 10:20 PM

Yeah, what type of vehicle? I've seen on some vehicles that have the pump built into the tank that the pump is the acutal problem, and sometimes wiper fluid lines are the problem due to them dry rotting over time.

Church · 06-04-2005, 05:49 AM

Well I'm just assuming its the tank since it only leaks to a certain point in the tank, but I guess it could be the lines.

1995 Jetta III GL.

shakran · 06-04-2005, 06:31 AM

if it's a hole in the tank get a nice wide screw, slather it in silicone cement, and screw it in to the hole. Then spread more of the silicone all over the tank where the screw is. That'll seal it up.

Daniel_ · 06-04-2005, 06:55 AM

You could also try drilling the hole out, slotting a bolt and washer through it and bedding it down in epoxy or silicone mastic and running a washer and nut onto it from the outside.

The compression on the two washers seals everything tighter than a mormon's arsehole.

06-03-2005, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-04-2005, 05:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Church Tilted F*ckhead Location: New Jersey	Well I'm just assuming its the tank since it only leaks to a certain point in the tank, but I guess it could be the lines. 1995 Jetta III GL. __________________ Through counter-intelligence, it should be possible to pinpoint potential trouble makers, and neutralize them.

06-04-2005, 06:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
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06-03-2005, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
cj2112 Unbelievable Location: Grants Pass OR	before you decide to patch it, call around to the local junkyards. you could probably pick one up pretty cheap.

06-04-2005, 06:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	if it's a hole in the tank get a nice wide screw, slather it in silicone cement, and screw it in to the hole. Then spread more of the silicone all over the tank where the screw is. That'll seal it up.