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Re: winshield washer fluid bottle
Posted by Ywan Mason (more from Ywan Mason) on Fri, 6 Oct 2000 17:47:50
In Reply to: winshield washer fluid bottle, Joe Buck, Wed, 4 Oct 2000 08:59:01 
Two usual problems, the check valves at the pumps leak or the bottle leaks
usually where the mounting studs attach to it.

For the check valves, we use a much more robust Mercedes' check valve that
costs a whopping $5.80, The CSE will nee two.

If the bottle is cracked, drain it and let it dry and use clear RTV silicon
to 'caulk' around the studs and around the seam. If you let the RTV dry
overnight before refilling, it solves 90% of the leaking bottles.  The
replacement bottle is $75 from a dealer.

Access the bottle by removing the right lower corner of the under panel.

Good Luck,

Ywan Mason
Mason Imports
Greensboro, NC
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