SilverEsprit Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 Filled up my plastic windshield washer tank only to find it leaking fluid. Removed, examined, and found a pinhole leak on either side of the plastic form where it slides into the bracket. Is there a tried and true method of repairing this? Superglue? Epoxy, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarBuff Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 You are just LOOKING for issues aren't you? 😁 🙄 If you disagree with "Duct Tape Fixes Anything", 😏I'd try some epoxy like JB Weld. Some glassfibre webbing would make it stronger near the mount. (I bet the tank got caught betwixt the bonnet and relay chassis) Quote Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choppa Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 (edited) Years ago I fixed mine with some clear silicon sealant on the inside surface rather than buy a new tank from SJ's Drain and dry the reservoir, lightly sand the inner surface around the split/s in the plastic , apply thin film of sealant, job done. It's been leak free since I did the repair about 15 years ago. Edited April 22 by Choppa Quote Normally Aspirated - and lovin' it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverEsprit Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 Great suggestions guys, and CarBuff you got me! I think I'll try some silicone or CA or epoxy, plus a layer of tape over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverEsprit Posted April 22 Author Report Share Posted April 22 I had CA glue lying around so spread it inside and outside on the crack, then did the same with clear packing tape. It was tricky getting down inside the tank, but I used a Qtip to spread the glue and a thin, long-handled artist's paintbrush to burnish the tape. It no longer leaks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarBuff Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 Packing tape's adhesive will not stand-up, long term, in automotive applications. Recommend that you use a product like this, available at home or hardware stores. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Flex-Tape-4-in-x-5-ft-Black-Heavy-Duty-Duct-Tape/1000344433 Quote Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteyg Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 I had exactly the same holes. Araldite solved it. Pete Quote Pete '79 S2 LEW Miss September 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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