New windshield washer reservoir?

DWiggles

DWiggles

Caught the Bug
I noticed that my driver side front bypass hose was rubbing on the windshield washer reservoir, so I got the bright idea to try and trim it just a BIT more... well, an 1/16" too close would be better than this right about now...

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Ok, that looks pretty good now, let's just clean things up a bit, and START ALL OVER because the son of a bitch is leaking... anyone know where I can get an OEM 2015 resevoir without getting hung out to dry (pun intended) by the dealer?

I'm expecting this 1/16" of clearance just cost me about $50 and starting back at the beginning in hunt for that sweet sweet clearance.

...Live and learn... :bang head:

Anyone ever patched a wiper fluid reservoir before? Will just any old epoxy work with just regular windshield washer fluid? It has methanol/alcohol in it, correct?

I could live with that if I can use something black for the patch and it holds up well...

I have some lecture PL marine adhesive sealant, (drys white but can be painted)

the lable/package says... "uncured sealant can be removed using a solvent such as alcohol"...

it doesn't say ANYTHING about CURED sealant & alcohol though... :thinking:


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Here's a better pic now that the washer fluid is (mostly) on the driveway. It looks like there is only 3, very small leaks. Looks like I JUST barely over shot the max I could have

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When I did my WJ/ZJ conversion, it cost me like 30 bucks fir a used reservoir from a junkyard.

With that being said, your reservoir has no pressure. Just patch it. Our new house had a crack in the bottom of the bathtub, it would only leak when the water was 75% full from the weight. Patched that bitch with clear flexseal in a can, brushed 3 coats on. Hasn't leaked since. I would definitely attempt a repair. Then put some styrofoam pipe foam on that hose so it doesn't rub on the repair.
 
I picked up some Permatex "Plastic Welder" in black locally on Sunday, now I just need to figure out if it is worth pulling the whole tank out to "patch" the corner, or just do it on the jeep. I don't want to get it on my kings if I can help it. Current goal is to run out of what is left inside the washer tank before I attempt the repair. :yawn37:

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-84115-5-minute-Plastic-Adhesive/dp/B000ALBZK8

Given how thick the plastic is, and how small the "leaks" are, I feel confident a simple patch job will suffice. I am currently planning to clean things up with sandpaper and a good solvent (Isopropyl alcohol) before mixing/applying the "Plastic Welder" and waiting for it to cure before refilling the tank.
 
DWiggles said:
I picked up some Permatex "Plastic Welder" in black locally on Sunday, now I just need to figure out if it is worth pulling the whole tank out to "patch" the corner, or just do it on the jeep. I don't want to get it on my kings if I can help it.
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Wrap the Kings in aluminum foil. You can fit that shit in tight spaces and don't have to tape it.
 
WJCO said:
Wrap the Kings in aluminum foil. You can fit that shit in tight spaces and don't have to tape it.
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That is a GREAT idea! :thumb: :beer:

Currently still waiting on running down the washer fluid left in the tank, this rain isn't speeding ANYTHING up though. :bored01:
 
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