Washer Bottle Problem!!
Discussion
This is a minor fault!!!!
After seeing a small patch of fluid under the chim last week, i had a quick investigation and it looks like there is a leak from the washer bottle/washer bottle pipes (couldnt see exactly where). It only leaks after i have been out for a spin and have had to use the window washers.
Has anyone ever experienced any leaks on their washer bottle/cables?
How easy/expensive is it to fix and does anyone know what the parts are off?
Its in for a service on Tuesday, is it worth getting it done then?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers.
After seeing a small patch of fluid under the chim last week, i had a quick investigation and it looks like there is a leak from the washer bottle/washer bottle pipes (couldnt see exactly where). It only leaks after i have been out for a spin and have had to use the window washers.
Has anyone ever experienced any leaks on their washer bottle/cables?
How easy/expensive is it to fix and does anyone know what the parts are off?
Its in for a service on Tuesday, is it worth getting it done then?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Cheers.
It can be slightly more than minor, depends on where the leak is. If it is inside the bulkhead then you may need to cut an access panel to get at/replace the pipes. I'd use the search, this has been covered many times before.
I thought this was going to be about leaks at the bottle itself, which is in the nosecone (obviously). They come adrift of the filler nozzle (there is a naff bit of what looks like hoover hose connecting the bottle to the filler neck) and you find yourself filling the washer bottle for ever and then wondering why your foot is all wet! PITA to fit back on, but mine has some jubilee clips now to stop it coming loose again.
I thought this was going to be about leaks at the bottle itself, which is in the nosecone (obviously). They come adrift of the filler nozzle (there is a naff bit of what looks like hoover hose connecting the bottle to the filler neck) and you find yourself filling the washer bottle for ever and then wondering why your foot is all wet! PITA to fit back on, but mine has some jubilee clips now to stop it coming loose again.
(Resurrecting the thread...)
I have the same problem. I have my car up on the lift, and I can see washer liquid dripping out of a couple of (drilled) holes in the fibre-glass nosecone, on slightly on the driver's side.
According to some searches on PH, the washer bottle is from a 1992 Fiesta- but I can't find any diagrams/photos of it.
Presumably then, it's leaking. The squirters do work when I fill up- just not for long :-(
Can anyone tell me what the washer bottle looks like and if I can get to it? It's a '97/8 500 with PAS.
I have the same problem. I have my car up on the lift, and I can see washer liquid dripping out of a couple of (drilled) holes in the fibre-glass nosecone, on slightly on the driver's side.
According to some searches on PH, the washer bottle is from a 1992 Fiesta- but I can't find any diagrams/photos of it.
Presumably then, it's leaking. The squirters do work when I fill up- just not for long :-(
Can anyone tell me what the washer bottle looks like and if I can get to it? It's a '97/8 500 with PAS.
I don't think much will rust in the nosecone - its made of fibreglass from the front of the chassis forwards (ie from behind the radiator). To get to see the washer bottle you can take a look through the front grill. Not sure how you get closer to it without taking the rad out.
Sorry I can't be of greater help.
Sorry I can't be of greater help.
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