Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 20:59:59 -0500
From: "Gary Allgood" <g.allgood@domain.elided>
Subject: N/A
1995 530i E34
Curious what the usual culprit is when the washer reservoir leaks?
I took the washer tank off, inspected it for cracks. It is two years old
according to documents that came with the car, and does not appear to be
leaking.
I inspected the rubber grommet, it sealed very tight both in the reservoir
and on the pump shaft. I did clean it too, made no difference.
I inspected the washer pump, it has dried blue washer fluid on it. There is
a strange pattern of dried blue washer fluid about 1/4 inch from the bottom
of the washer pump, I cannot tell but this may be a area were the pump is
molded or pressed together.
I am thinking that the pump is doing the leaking. It does operate, but not
for long as the tank runs dry in a few hours.
May as well purchase a new grommet along with a pump, suggestions on a
vendor with high quality parts?
Regards,
Gary
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