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Window washer reservoir leaking?

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YOUR RESEARCHWindow washer reservoir leaking?

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reservoir has a crack

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Suspected cause · Original poster
I suspect the reservoir has a crack, but I would appreciate hearing from those who have already solved this problem.
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Window washer reservoir leaking?

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Disconnect from the reservoir during each de i have done

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Suggestion
That lousy hose seems to disconnect from the reservoir during each DE I have done.
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Leading evidence: 'reservoir has a crack' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'reservoir has a crack' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Disconnect from the reservoir during each de i have done' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Disconnect from the reservoir during each de i have done

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Suggestion
That lousy hose seems to disconnect from the reservoir during each DE I have done.
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Window washer reservoir leaking?

Fill reservoir

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Suggestion · Original poster
I've now ordered new seals for both pumps; will install and re-fill reservoir.
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Window washer reservoir leaking?

Replace reservoir a diy job

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Suggestion · Original poster
Is replacing the reservoir a DIY job?
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Window washer reservoir leaking?

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Disconnect from the reservoir during each de i have done

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Suggestion
That lousy hose seems to disconnect from the reservoir during each DE I have done.
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Window washer reservoir leaking?

Fill reservoir

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Suggestion · Original poster
I've now ordered new seals for both pumps; will install and re-fill reservoir.
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Window washer reservoir leaking?

Replace reservoir a diy job

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Suggestion · Original poster
Is replacing the reservoir a DIY job?
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Window washer reservoir leaking?

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reservoir has a crack

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Suspected cause: 0
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Suspected cause · Original poster
I suspect the reservoir has a crack, but I would appreciate hearing from those who have already solved this problem.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

In re. my 1999 Carrera cabrio, windshield washer fluid is now leaking about as fast as I can add it! I suspect the reservoir has a crack, but I would appreciate hearing from those who have already solved this problem. Is replacing the reservoir a DIY job? (FYI-I'm pretty handy, but the 996 is a new experience for me.) relinuca

POST 2Original post

Had the same problem. Turned out the hose that connects to the reservoir had come loose. Remove the wheel and fender liner and you will be able to trace it up.

POST 3Original post

10-4 to what Dell describes. That lousy hose seems to disconnect from the reservoir during each DE I have done. I need to find a spring hose clamp to stick on it so it stops coming off. I'm getting tired of pulling back the liner...This is starting year 3!

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Sneaky Pete and Dell, Thanks for the replies. I think I can now tackle this. relinuca

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

FYI-once I had the fender liner removed, I added water to the reservoir and traced the leakage point to the base of one of the two electric pumps installed in the reservoir's "sump". I've now ordered new seals for both pumps; will install and re-fill reservoir. Full report to follow. relinuca

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