leaking screen wash?

im currently not at home, (working in the USA) but misses has told me that when she went to top up screen wash, she filled the bottle to the top closed the lid, went back indoors, dropped off bottles, got coat keys etc ( max 5 mins) came out, to see a puddle on the floor, dripping from passenger side front wheel arch, and nothing left in bottle??? just from your guys experience, something broken or a pipe off? do i need to go in from the top or wheelarch to investigate when i get home? cars a 2002 996TT cheers in advance Wkd1

Sounds like the tank is cracked. Even if the washer pipe fell off, water shouldn't exit (or only exit in drips) as it has to travel through the pump first.

I would have a look where the missus tipped the water first. Not suggesting that she's clueless and stupid.(like mine) Disclaimer Please note that this post does not infer that all females and/or wives are stupid and clueless and is merely a statement of fact that my particular wife who is in fact female is at times considered both of the above.

I hope your wife doesn't get to read this post, If she does I forsee troubled times ahead!!!

has anyone got one of those excellent exploded drawing showing tank, pump and pipe routes, they could post? and yes i will check first where and what she topped up :grin: thanks in advance Wkd1

Here you go: (exploded washer bottle diagram and parts list) Clickies for big versions: http://911uk.com/files/washer_bottle_517.jpg http://911uk.com/files/parts_list_washer_bottle_211.jpg

I had a problem with my washer system but a replacement part fixed it. Part number 21 in the above diagram came loose because the clip holding it in broke. If you want to check this on your car then just open the boot and remove the plastic battery cover which is a cover at the back of the boot area (two screws, just twist them 90 degrees). then maybe get the mrs to put the washer jets on to see if a leek occurs. Apparently this is a common fault. My opc gave me a free replacement part to fix it. Good luck finding the fault, I hope it's not a ruptured washer tank.

thanks, :worship: will look when i get back to the UK Wkd1

update, got back about half an hour ago, it is getting dark, but thought i would have a quick look, yes she had filled the right thing..... :hand: i topped it up, it didnt leak anywhere? pulled the covers off had a look, got her to fire the jets, its pouring out of the bracket (item 5) and running down the drain hole :? so maybe the pipe (item 17) has come off from the pump inside... or the gasket is shot? too dark to really see but, does that bracket come off from boot side? or is it a tank out from the wheel arch side? thanks in advance for any help? Wkd1

I'm sure if you take a look in the light I will be apparent what the problem is. Sounds like it will be a simple fix though which is positive.

mmmmmmmmm not really any clearer in daylight... i'm maybe being stupid, but you know what its like, dont want to force something comes apart one way and i'm trying the wrong way... anyone got any advice... does item 5 pull away into the boot area, ie towards the battery... im off all today, so would like too sort this... thanks Wkd1

i have a spare day today, so anyone got any advice? does that bracket pull away into the boot side? :?: i have managed to get a finger in and can feel that pipe 17 has come adrift.. but there is not enough room to get in there and put it back in place, with the black plastic part pulled out i think it would be easy... but have no idea how :dont know: to remove it.. help? Wkd1

Does your wife have a twin, if so I think I married her :?:

Hey - I've just had the same problem - washer fluid pouring out when I filled it up yesterday after I put the jets on. Did you get to the bottom of the issue with yours? What was it in the end and were you able to pull the tank out towards the battery?

If the water only comes out when you use the washers, it is probably the washer pipe coming astray, rather than a cracked tank. Remove wheel arch liner and pop back on using tie wrap (cable tie) or jubilee clip etc. A blob of glue (on the outside) may work too.