Date: Sat, 20 Sep 2003 23:22:33 -0600 From: "Jack F" <jacknopsamlid.invalid> Subject: Re: Need Advice with washer fluid tank 1992 9000
Has someone other than you ever replaced the washer pump? Could it have happened then? "Hatchback" <hatchback22nopsamail.com> wrote in message news:4D3bb.74166$DZ.41282nopsam04.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com... > Noticed a pool of water under my car and discovered it was my washer fluid. > At first I suspected the anti-siphon valve but after installing a new one, > the fluid kept leaking. I was able to disconnect the tank on top, (bolts and > harness) and then after a little swearing, I was was able to "find" and > remove the 2 nuts on those two 4 inch standoff s attached to the tank. It > sure pays to have small hands. Once I got the tank loose I could see the > source of the trouble. One of those standoffs was damaged where it mates to > the tank. It was obviously done at the factory because I bought this car new > and I certainly didnt do it. Who ever broke it, smeared the bracket and tank > with sme kind of putty "goop' and it has since separated from the plastic > and metal. It cant be fixed in the car because it would be too difficult to > clean all the corrosion in such a tight space. If I can get it down, I can > clean it properly and I think silicone might do the trick. The question is > how to get these stupid things out after the bolts are removed. Jammed out > against the fender, I am still about an inch short of space to clear those > standoffs. Am I going to have to remove the front valence and maybe pull > out on my fender???? > God Bless Saab Engineering"!! > >