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Washer fluid leak
« on: 23 February 2010, 14:38:14 »
Had a slow and steady leak from where the HID pump sits in the washer bottle for a while.

Stripped it down, cleaned it all up, put it back together, and leaks like before, if not a little more.

very hard to see exactly where as access is tight, but does seem to be either from under the grommit, or under the pump.

any one got any good tips to stop it?

silicone sealer on each bit?  new grommit?
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Re: Washer fluid leak
« Reply #1 on: 23 February 2010, 14:40:55 »
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Had a slow and steady leak from where the HID pump sits in the washer bottle for a while.

Stripped it down, cleaned it all up, put it back together, and leaks like before, if not a little more.

very hard to see exactly where as access is tight, but does seem to be either from under the grommit, or under the pump.

any one got any good tips to stop it?

silicone sealer on each bit?  new grommit?

What is Wallace going to say?  ;D

Sorry it's of no use to you but I had to do it. :y
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Re: Washer fluid leak
« Reply #2 on: 23 February 2010, 15:04:02 »
new gromit i would say, exploded TIS diagram show it, wonder if you can order it on its own from Vx.

You might need to take the pump out at some stage, so silicone maybe not best idea  :-/
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Re: Washer fluid leak
« Reply #3 on: 23 February 2010, 15:06:10 »
probably, silicone not so strong you cant pull it off, cleaning up again would be tricky though
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Re: Washer fluid leak
« Reply #4 on: 23 February 2010, 15:31:19 »
got to pop to vaux before long anyway, so may try a new grommit - part no 90053056
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Re: Washer fluid leak
« Reply #5 on: 24 February 2010, 12:56:18 »
Mine has also leaked (badly recently I think due to ice action.  Had no problems with all my vehicles in recent winters but this one's been extra bad - my kept-on-drive Vectra's rear badges and wing mirror glasses have all dropped off due to ice and snow.  So am planning to get a new bottle for my Omega off Ebay for about a tenner - e.g.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WINDSCREEN-WASHER-BOTTLE-Vauxhall-Nova-Omega-Signum_etc,  and hope I can fit it without too much hassle.
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Re: Washer fluid leak
« Reply #6 on: 24 February 2010, 13:00:56 »
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,  and hope I can fit it without too much hassle.

I'm pretty sure your bumper will have to come off to get to the bottle  :-?
« Last Edit: 24 February 2010, 13:01:17 by Andy_B »
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