My ES Auto has a crack around the top edge/corner of the washer bottle, meaning that when I go over a bump water splashes out.
Has anyone tried to repair the plastic bottle?
If I wanted to replace it are there any hidden challenges.
Cheers
Trevor
Cracked Washer Bottle
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Cracked Washer Bottle
Red 480 ES Auto 1991
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Re: Cracked Washer Bottle
if not concerned with 'originality' silicone sealant (clear) would be my first thought.
the bottle does come out but a bit of a PITA to be honest as other hoses get in the way!
the bottle does come out but a bit of a PITA to be honest as other hoses get in the way!
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: Cracked Washer Bottle
Thanks for the warning about trying to remove it.
Sounds like silicon may be the best option at least in the short term. Will probably consider replacing when we have the long summer weekends
Trevor
Sounds like silicon may be the best option at least in the short term. Will probably consider replacing when we have the long summer weekends
Trevor
Red 480 ES Auto 1991
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Bought 2016, hoping to use a weekend car in 2017
First classic car, learning a lot, but having fun
Re: Cracked Washer Bottle
I used epoxy before to fix the crack in my washer bottle.
Re: Cracked Washer Bottle
I had a split on a bottle in my other car and couldn't find a spare, I just put less water in.
Not an ideal solution but if it doesnt spill out when half full I would do that.
Not an ideal solution but if it doesnt spill out when half full I would do that.
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Re: Cracked Washer Bottle
I would not bother trying to repair it. It may not work or last, by the time you need another one there won't be any around.
Find on eBay and be done with
Find on eBay and be done with
1993 Turbo auto called Skip for the important stuff
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
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Re: Cracked Washer Bottle
1993 Turbo auto called Skip for the important stuff
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
2011 Juke 190 for everything else