Date:         Sat, 13 May 2017 11:30:42 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <33A7CC2C-F676-42A5-A4C0-A1DF5C7FA024@comcast.net>
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Hi Eric,

Yes, you should hear the motor.

If you overfill the tank it's normal for it to run out on the ground.  I
suspect the tank is fine.

The tank is held up by three M6 hex screws.  The filling nozzle stays
mounted to the van when you lower the tank.

The pump is pushed down into a circular cavity in the inboard side of the
tank.  Washer hose is on a nipple at the bottom, two pin wire connector at
the top.  I can't recall whether you can reach the wiring without lowering
the tank.

Yrs,
d

On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> So far only problem found after a longer than usual winter rest is no
> windshield washer in the front.
>
> I always try to keep the winter fluid in my van year long but tank was
> empty and when I pored more in it came out from somewhere.
>
> so, once the rain stops and I  can pull the van out to work on it I’d love
> to start with any list suggestions on tips for tank removal and inspection
> or other likely problems such as hose connections.
>
> I don’t hear a motor sound when pulling up on the wiper stock.  I do hear
> one when pushing down and the rear wiper sprays.
>
> Should I hear a sprayer motor when the front is engaged?
>
> So tips appreciated.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto westfalia
>