wiper fluid leak
03-09-2007, 09:23 AM
#21
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Re: wiper fluid leak
On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>
> 1. Replace the bottle
>
> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>
> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>
> Merrill
>
> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
> > does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
> > wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
> > sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
the instructions. Thanks.
> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>
> 1. Replace the bottle
>
> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>
> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>
> Merrill
>
> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
> > does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
> > wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
> > sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
the instructions. Thanks.
03-09-2007, 09:23 AM
#22
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Re: wiper fluid leak
On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>
> 1. Replace the bottle
>
> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>
> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>
> Merrill
>
> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
> > does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
> > wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
> > sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
the instructions. Thanks.
> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>
> 1. Replace the bottle
>
> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>
> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>
> Merrill
>
> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
> > does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
> > wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
> > sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
the instructions. Thanks.
03-09-2007, 09:37 AM
#23
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Re: wiper fluid leak
nrs wrote:
> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>
>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>
>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>
>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>
>> Merrill
>>
>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
> the instructions. Thanks.
>
Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
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> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>
>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>
>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>
>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>
>> Merrill
>>
>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
> the instructions. Thanks.
>
Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
03-09-2007, 09:37 AM
#24
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Re: wiper fluid leak
nrs wrote:
> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>
>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>
>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>
>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>
>> Merrill
>>
>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
> the instructions. Thanks.
>
Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>
>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>
>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>
>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>
>> Merrill
>>
>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
> the instructions. Thanks.
>
Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
03-09-2007, 09:37 AM
#25
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Re: wiper fluid leak
nrs wrote:
> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>
>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>
>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>
>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>
>> Merrill
>>
>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
> the instructions. Thanks.
>
Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>
>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>
>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>
>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>
>> Merrill
>>
>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide quoted text -
>> - Show quoted text -
>
> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
> the instructions. Thanks.
>
Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
03-09-2007, 10:06 AM
#26
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Re: wiper fluid leak
Most washer bottles are HDPE (high density polyethylene) and that type of
plastic is problematic to repair at home.
The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100% of the
time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted at home.
A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
adhesives don't stick very well to it.
You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the States.)
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45f1712c$0$5856$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> nrs wrote:
>> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>>
>>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>>
>>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>>
>>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>>
>>> Merrill
>>>
>>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide
>>>> quoted text -
>>> - Show quoted text -
>>
>> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
>> the instructions. Thanks.
>>
>
> Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
plastic is problematic to repair at home.
The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100% of the
time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted at home.
A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
adhesives don't stick very well to it.
You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the States.)
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45f1712c$0$5856$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> nrs wrote:
>> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>>
>>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>>
>>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>>
>>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>>
>>> Merrill
>>>
>>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide
>>>> quoted text -
>>> - Show quoted text -
>>
>> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
>> the instructions. Thanks.
>>
>
> Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
03-09-2007, 10:06 AM
#27
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Re: wiper fluid leak
Most washer bottles are HDPE (high density polyethylene) and that type of
plastic is problematic to repair at home.
The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100% of the
time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted at home.
A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
adhesives don't stick very well to it.
You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the States.)
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45f1712c$0$5856$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> nrs wrote:
>> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>>
>>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>>
>>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>>
>>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>>
>>> Merrill
>>>
>>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide
>>>> quoted text -
>>> - Show quoted text -
>>
>> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
>> the instructions. Thanks.
>>
>
> Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
plastic is problematic to repair at home.
The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100% of the
time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted at home.
A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
adhesives don't stick very well to it.
You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the States.)
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45f1712c$0$5856$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> nrs wrote:
>> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>>
>>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>>
>>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>>
>>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>>
>>> Merrill
>>>
>>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide
>>>> quoted text -
>>> - Show quoted text -
>>
>> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
>> the instructions. Thanks.
>>
>
> Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
03-09-2007, 10:06 AM
#28
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiper fluid leak
Most washer bottles are HDPE (high density polyethylene) and that type of
plastic is problematic to repair at home.
The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100% of the
time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted at home.
A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
adhesives don't stick very well to it.
You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the States.)
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45f1712c$0$5856$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> nrs wrote:
>> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>>
>>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>>
>>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>>
>>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>>
>>> Merrill
>>>
>>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide
>>>> quoted text -
>>> - Show quoted text -
>>
>> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
>> the instructions. Thanks.
>>
>
> Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
plastic is problematic to repair at home.
The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100% of the
time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted at home.
A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
adhesives don't stick very well to it.
You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the States.)
"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45f1712c$0$5856$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
> nrs wrote:
>> On Mar 8, 8:04 pm, "merrill" <merr...@can.rogers.com> wrote:
>>> As I see it, you have 3 options:
>>>
>>> 1. Replace the bottle
>>>
>>> 2. Replace the bottle with something that fits in that space like a
>>> milk jug or WWAF jug.
>>>
>>> 3. Or you could remove the bottle, find the crack and repair it with
>>> plastic epoxy. I did this on my leaky reservoir for the cooling
>>> system. The local parts store didn't think they had anything that
>>> would fix it. I picked up some plastic epoxy at CTC and followed the
>>> instructions. It still doesn't leak a drop after 2 years. If you want
>>> to give it a try, the product is made by Permatex and it is named
>>> Permapoxy 5minute plastic weld. I don't want to get your hopes up. I
>>> certainly won't guarantee the results, but if you want to gamble about
>>> $7 it might be worth a try. If you decide to try it, let me know and I
>>> will give you detailed instructions on how I used it to solve my
>>> problem. I was truly amazed by the results!
>>>
>>> Merrill
>>>
>>> On Mar 7, 11:30 am, "nrs" <neale...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> My wiper fluid bottle leaks whenever it gets bumped. If left alone it
>>>> does not leak. Feeling around under the bottle, the hoses don't get
>>>> wet so I think it must be a very small crack highere up that could be
>>>> sealed easily. Any recommendations on what to use to seal it?- Hide
>>>> quoted text -
>>> - Show quoted text -
>>
>> The epoxy idea sounds good to me, got nothing to lose. Please send me
>> the instructions. Thanks.
>>
>
> Please post them to the group, I am more than interested also.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
03-09-2007, 05:24 PM
#29
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiper fluid leak
billy ray wrote:
> Most washer bottles are HDPE (high density polyethylene) and that
> type of plastic is problematic to repair at home.
>
> The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100%
> of the time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted
> at home.
> A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
> adhesives don't stick very well to it.
>
> You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the
> States.)
Rubber patch on the inside. Same type that's used for blow-up rafts.
If it's a crack your toast. There just isn't any good (at-home) repair
for HDPE. I have used a bit of plastic jug and some silicone caulk
to make an inside repair. One of my friends used some real sticky metal
sticker thingies used on engines. That glue stuck to anything.
--
DougW
> Most washer bottles are HDPE (high density polyethylene) and that
> type of plastic is problematic to repair at home.
>
> The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100%
> of the time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted
> at home.
> A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
> adhesives don't stick very well to it.
>
> You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the
> States.)
Rubber patch on the inside. Same type that's used for blow-up rafts.
If it's a crack your toast. There just isn't any good (at-home) repair
for HDPE. I have used a bit of plastic jug and some silicone caulk
to make an inside repair. One of my friends used some real sticky metal
sticker thingies used on engines. That glue stuck to anything.
--
DougW
03-09-2007, 05:24 PM
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: wiper fluid leak
billy ray wrote:
> Most washer bottles are HDPE (high density polyethylene) and that
> type of plastic is problematic to repair at home.
>
> The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100%
> of the time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted
> at home.
> A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
> adhesives don't stick very well to it.
>
> You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the
> States.)
Rubber patch on the inside. Same type that's used for blow-up rafts.
If it's a crack your toast. There just isn't any good (at-home) repair
for HDPE. I have used a bit of plastic jug and some silicone caulk
to make an inside repair. One of my friends used some real sticky metal
sticker thingies used on engines. That glue stuck to anything.
--
DougW
> Most washer bottles are HDPE (high density polyethylene) and that
> type of plastic is problematic to repair at home.
>
> The best method would be with heat to fuse the crack but 99&44/100%
> of the time that would result in spectacular failure when attempted
> at home.
> A "sealer" might do better than an epoxy, as I am told, because many
> adhesives don't stick very well to it.
>
> You may want to practice on an old milk jug (if you are in the
> States.)
Rubber patch on the inside. Same type that's used for blow-up rafts.
If it's a crack your toast. There just isn't any good (at-home) repair
for HDPE. I have used a bit of plastic jug and some silicone caulk
to make an inside repair. One of my friends used some real sticky metal
sticker thingies used on engines. That glue stuck to anything.
--
DougW