Date:         Sat, 13 May 2017 12:12:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Windshield washer tank repair questions
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Hi David and others.

I hope the tank is good but when I put in fluid it comes out.  and when I blow a little air  into the tank, just a small hose and mouth, it comes out even faster. 

No pump sound in the front when wiper arm raised but I do here it in the back when pushed down. 



this info on the tank and washer motor is helpful. 

All tips welcome as the more i know as I approach it the better. 

Hopefully not ttoo serious and I’ll get to report yet another list support success.

Bruno, if you are reading this I blame you!  You asked me how my van was and I said perfect.  Only a hour later I found the front sprayers dead! 


next time I’m just going to say pretty good!

Eric Caron 
85 GL Auto westfalia 
about to learn another part of my van systems!

Eric 


> On May 13, 2017, at 11:30 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> 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 <mailto: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
>