Stupid Move

[jimso]

Loren, Help

I did a stupid thing this morning when I pumped a quart of Super Blue into my Windshield Washer Tank. I have done the brake fluid change perhaps 20 times on my 993 but with the 997, I obviously had brain fade. Using my Motive Pressure tank, the entire quart went in before I even realized what I had done. Question, how do I get the stuff out? How do I remove the washer tank on the 997? I THINK Super Blue mixes with water but obviously I don't want to use my squirters etc. until EVERYTHING is cleaned out. Thanks in advance

Edited August 2, 2007 by jimso

[Loren]

You get to the tank through the left front wheel well.

You will need to remove the wheel, the wheel well liner.

Disconnect the hoses then remove the tank.

I think the two nuts that hold the tank in place are accessed through the A-pillar (inside the door jam).

Good Luck!

[70Sixter]

Hey, we have all done stoopid things. At least you didn't put washer fluid in the brake system!

[RonCT]

And by the way... stop using super blue! The dye is terrible. If you like the qualities of that ATE, get the 200, which is the same exact product without the dye. Better yet, spend a few more dollars and get Motul 600, or spend lots more and get SRF (what I use).

[jimso]

You get to the tank through the left front wheel well.

You will need to remove the wheel, the wheel well liner.

Disconnect the hoses then remove the tank.

I think the two nuts that hold the tank in place are accessed through the A-pillar (inside the door jam).

Good Luck!

Loren: Thanks for the info. I finally got around to trying to remove the tank. You are right, the tank must come out via the A-pillar. However, the plastic cover is in the way so the door must come off. I almost died when I saw that. However, there is good news. I discovered a air vent/drain hose at the bottom of the tank. Removed same and drained tank in a bucket. I continually filled with clear water until the drain was absolutely clear. I will not use the washers until we have a heavy rain so if there is any residual stuff remaining there will be no harm.

Thanks again. You have helped one heck of a lot of folks

Edited August 8, 2007 by jimso