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Leaking washer fluid tank

The Haynes manual says that I should fill the washer fluid tank up to about one inch below the top. I did this today and was surprised to see washer fluid running out from under the car.

Initially I figured it was due to sloppy pouring, but the leak continued slowly.

Looking under the car I can see the bottom of the tank and all the hoses in the area look connected. I couldn't see it, but it felt like the leak was coming from a crack on the back of the tank. I *could* get my hand up there.

I also noticed that the tank seems to have a black plastic filler neck and a white tank. Is this white tank have two parts that are molded together and have cracked or is it likely at the junction between black and white plastic? Should I replace or remove and try to patch it up with something?

Thanks

Reply to
Franz Bestuchev
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Leakage at the point where the filler tube enters the tank proper is common, Franz. A 98 V70XC that lives in our garage has done this as long as I can remember. The fix is to fill until the sound first takes on a higher note, stop and just let the "excess" drip out. A few fills and the amount lost is such that you lose very little and make essentially no mess. One of Uncle Bob's pragmatic fixes.

bob noble Reno, NV, USA

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Bob Noble

Any idea how hard it is to pull this assembly out? There's gotta be a way to apply adhesives/sealants to remedy this!

Reply to
Franz Bestuchev

the over flow tube rots needs cutting off where it connects and place new tube in easy job

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John Robertson

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