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Old 02-07-2011, 10:37 PM   #1
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Patching up Washer Reservoir

Hello, newbie here. Found out that the windshield reservoir is leeking. Any patch-up tips? I looked online and can only find things related to cheap after-market products (whatever that is)

Is it wise to patch-up the reservoir instead of buying a new one?

Thank you in advance.
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Old 02-07-2011, 11:39 PM   #2
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Hello, newbie here. Found out that the windshield reservoir is leeking. Any patch-up tips? I looked online and can only find things related to cheap after-market products (whatever that is)

Is it wise to patch-up the reservoir instead of buying a new one?

Thank you in advance.
If I am not mistaken the wiper fluid reservoir is made if HDPE. If so, ultrasonic welding is one of the few reliable methods of repairing it.
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Old 02-08-2011, 02:42 AM   #3
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If I am not mistaken the wiper fluid reservoir is made if HDPE. If so, ultrasonic welding is one of the few reliable methods of repairing it.
Thank you very much for the reply. I will check to see what garage has that ultrasonic welding service that I can avail of.
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Old 02-08-2011, 08:50 AM   #4
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Epoxy wont work?
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Old 02-08-2011, 08:54 AM   #5
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Epoxy wont work?
Epoxy will just flake off of HDPE. Something like GOOP glue would probably work reasonably well, and there are some products specifically made for gluing HDPE, but welding the plastic would be the most effective when trying to contain liquid.
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Old 02-08-2011, 09:06 AM   #6
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Honestly I would give a product called Seal All a try. Its about 3 bucks a tube and I've seen it in auto parts and hardware stores. I've used it to patch fuel tanks, oil pans and even a rear diff cover on a heavy duty truck. Just clean the area good with alcohol and you should be good to go.

I patched a major crack in a snowmobile gas tank with it 10 years ago and it's still holding! 3 bucks instead of 110!
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Old 02-08-2011, 04:07 PM   #7
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There have been some totaled cars that you might be ableto get a used one from.
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Old 02-08-2011, 07:53 PM   #8
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Epoxy wont work?
I was thinking of the same thing when I found out about the leak, but a friend warned me not too and find an adhesive for prophylants.
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Old 02-08-2011, 07:54 PM   #9
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Honestly I would give a product called Seal All a try. Its about 3 bucks a tube and I've seen it in auto parts and hardware stores. I've used it to patch fuel tanks, oil pans and even a rear diff cover on a heavy duty truck. Just clean the area good with alcohol and you should be good to go.

I patched a major crack in a snowmobile Washer Reservoir with it 10 years ago and it's still holding! 3 bucks instead of 110!
Thanks for this, I will research on the net about the product andwill see what car stores have them. If not, will see a similar product with the same composition.

Thanks all!
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Old 02-08-2011, 09:11 PM   #10
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Why not duct tape both sides of the leak and then heatgun the crap out of it so it melts in?

EDIT: Electrical tape
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Old 02-08-2011, 09:29 PM   #11
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Why not duct tape both sides of the leak and then heatgun the crap out of it so it melts in?

EDIT: Electrical tape
Thanks for the alternative. I have some electrical tapes leftover from my recent installation of a home theater on my pad. All I need now is a heat gun. I will ask around here.
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I THINK it might work, because the liquid isn't under pressure, and it's just washer fluid so if it gets a tiny bit contaminated it's not a big deal. That's just what I would do :)
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I THINK it might work, because the liquid isn't under pressure, and it's just washer fluid so if it gets a tiny bit contaminated it's not a big deal. That's just what I would do :)
Thanks for the re-assurance!
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Yeah Im thinking heat gun it. Depends on the dammage. Maybe get some ground up whatever it is the tank is made of and put that on the dammage to fill it in?
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Old 02-09-2011, 11:30 AM   #15
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They make tank welding kits for hdpe and simular type plastics. Look toward camper tank repair welders. They look like modified soldering pencils and the kits come with hdpe welding rod.
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Yeah Im thinking heat gun it. Depends on the dammage. Maybe get some ground up whatever it is the tank is made of and put that on the dammage to fill it in?
I am convinced to patch it up. There is a leak on the base. I'm still looking for a heat gun though.
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Old 02-09-2011, 08:07 PM   #17
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They make tank welding kits for hdpe and simular type plastics. Look toward camper tank repair welders. They look like modified soldering pencils and the kits come with hdpe welding rod.
I'm hoping to find one. Will look at what they offer at the car depot lane later.
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Old 02-15-2011, 12:59 AM   #18
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Hi,
Locate the blue cap windshield washer fluid reservoir, which is on the left side of the toyota yaris 1.8L.
You should check the crack in the reservoir if it is not severe, then you should patch it rather than should replace the entiire reservoir.
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