Screenwash tank leak

[crazyhorse]

Hi all,

Went to clean my windscreen the other day with the electonic jets, no fluid in there. So I filled up the tank in the passenger footwell, and lo and behold, the screenwash is just coming out at the bottom as soon as I pour it in. Anybody had this problem?? First diagnosis, must be a leak in the tank. I noticed 2 bolts holding it in place. Is it just a case of loosening this and out it pops, or do i need to worry about the electonic feed to the washer its self?? Can i buy a replacement tank??

Many thanks

[dumbo]

hi was it empty or frozen?
when you filled up you over filled it?? because its in 2 parts and yes just undo the screws then it will drop down then pull the washer pump out and clean the end of it then put it back and it will work
simon

[crazyhorse]

hi was it empty or frozen?
when you filled up you over filled it?? because its in 2 parts and yes just undo the screws then it will drop down then pull the washer pump out and clean the end of it then put it back and it will work
simon

dont think it was frozen. Much obliged, will have a look tom

[Aidan]

because of where it is they can get cracked by flying stones, even high kerbs on a lowered van, used ones generally available, not sure about new, yes the screws hold it to the chassis and it withdraws down till you can disconnect the electrical connector and the water connection (can be difficult after 30 years) and the filler pipe pops out, it's easier if you loosen the collar holding the filler pipe to the body so there's more wiggle room, and then can be removed from vehicle, can be repaired sometimes by hot melt method or suitable 2 pack type putty or sealant but if you can replace it with a good one then hopefully you won't have to do the job again, repairs often fail, especially in freezing cold weather, obviously it's important to ensure washer fluid is correct for winter as if just water and it freezes it can crack the tank as well as the pipes and damage the pump

[crazyhorse]

Small update....

It appears the tank was full though I couldn't tell because it was so bloody dirty.

Now seems like it's the pump itself, any simple way of testing this?? When i use the washer it doesnt make a sound so it sounds like a duff motor.

Is this what I need??

http://www.justkampers.com/251-955-651- ... -1992.html

[ELVIS]

Twelve Volts and earth to pump to test it, two jumpers onto terminals.

However, majority of dodgy pumps I've had turned out to be contact on stalk.

Shine a torch diwn the indicater stalk, you will see the tinyest of contacts not dissimilar to points. These erode and get dirty. If you're careful you can push them together with a Small screwdriver to get a contact. If this works then best take wheel off and lightly sand contacts and maybe bend the contact a tad to close gap up.

[Ian and Lins]

The pump is just a push fit near the bottom of the washer tank. I replaced a burnt out motor on ours and slightly dislodged the pump when fitting it back into the van; so it leaks out all the wash liquid! Easy enough to get at but can't be ars*d at the mo as I'd be lying in the snow to do it.

[tforturton]

I have a similar problem with filling mine - the seal that goes between the upper and lower parts persihes, and when you put too much water in, it overflows. It doesn't stop it working, just makes things a bit messy when you have to fill it up. Have to be honest and say that it's been like that for a couple of years, and I've not done anything about it. Still works. So it might not actually be that your tank is broken at all.

[Winchweight]

I have a similar problem with filling mine - the seal that goes between the upper and lower parts persihes, and when you put too much water in, it overflows. It doesn't stop it working, just makes things a bit messy when you have to fill it up. Have to be honest and say that it's been like that for a couple of years, and I've not done anything about it. Still works. So it might not actually be that your tank is broken at all.

Seals are cheap from Brickwerks and the job itself is around 5 mins.

[Aidan]

if the filler pipe grommet is perished then road dirt can get in and block the pump, on a syncro you can end up with mud in there with same result and also clog the jets, use and air line to blow out the lines down to the tank when the pump is off it's worthwhile ime