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Washer Fluid Reservoir Leak... how do I access it?

achilles99

By achilles99
in 996 TT, 996 TT S, 996 GT2

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So, my low washer fluid light came on. I tried to fill it up, and washer fluid poured out from somewhere under my car around the driver's side front tire. I'm assuming I have a leak or crack somewhere. Is there an easy way to check this, or is their a common fix? Thanks!

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Cracked tanks, loose hoses/clamps, and bad motors - we've seen them all. You really don't know till you get in there and have a look.

That's what I was afraid of... is there an FAQ on how to take it apart? IE, where is it? Please don't tell me if I have to remove the wheel and fender liner :(

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Okay, I won't tell you that is how you get to the tank, motor, etc. ;)

It's not really that hard - maybe 15 minutes.

OK, that doesn't sound too bad. So, in all seriousness, do I just need to remove the wheel and fender liner? Thanks Loren!

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Loren,

You say you've seen them all. Have you seen this one?

The dealer must have removed the inner wheel liner at one point, and the tech put an extra screw to hold the liner in. The screw went straight through t o the reservoir! I ended up putting silicone in the hole, and putting a tire patch on the outside of it. So far, no leaks. Thanks for the all the suggestions, I'm sure this must be a first...

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Oh my.... :eek:

Somebody owes you a new tank - and I would really be skeptical of service at that dealership.

Fortunately, it wasn't my dealership. It must have been the previous owner's. I recently did an autocross, and my guess is that the screw came loose which created the leak.

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