General: 70: - leaking windscreen wash reservoir

jack taylor · Nov 8th, 2021, 16:06

Hi, Have any of you guys fixed cracks in the plastic reservoir with the use of a sealant that mixes in water. I cant be asked to replace the reservoir and wondered if there is sealant on the market. thanks jack

JohnM 855 T5R · Nov 8th, 2021, 17:20

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Originally Posted by jack taylor

Hi, Have any of you guys fixed cracks in the plastic reservoir with the use of a sealant that mixes in water. I cant be asked to replace the reservoir and wondered if there is sealant on the market. thanks jack

Not a good plan as, if you can seal cracks with it, think of what it will do to your washer jets!

Regards
John

jack taylor · Nov 8th, 2021, 17:39

Hi John, Now thats what I call a bloody good point. Many thanks. jack

jack taylor · Nov 9th, 2021, 16:51

Thanks to John`s advice I propose to remove the windscreen wash reservoir and glue the crack. I have looked on ebay and amazon for an appropriate glue but given the vast number I am confused as to which will do the best job.
Have any of you guys glued anything plastic on your volvos and if so which glue did you use. thanks jack

V70Zig · Nov 9th, 2021, 17:31

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Originally Posted by jack taylor

Thanks to John`s advice I propose to remove the windscreen wash reservoir and glue the crack. I have looked on ebay and amazon for an appropriate glue but given the vast number I am confused as to which will do the best job.
Have any of you guys glued anything plastic on your volvos and if so which glue did you use. thanks jack

Not tried anything on the car, but I used some Gorilla Glue Clear on plastic and it worked a treat, well impressed with it. (Don't get the brown one as it expands.)

You would still need to remove the reservoir to do it though so might as well replace ?

Good luck

DaveNP · Nov 9th, 2021, 17:41

You would need to know what type of plastic it is in order to be sure of the right glue. My initial thought was to maybe try one of those waterproof type tapes that get advertised on the interweb.

volvo again · Nov 9th, 2021, 18:16

Would it not be easier to obtain a good used one, there are a few on ebay...

ITSv40 · Nov 9th, 2021, 18:41

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Originally Posted by volvo again

Would it not be easier to obtain a good used one, there are a few on ebay...

Exactly this^^^^^^^

If there is a need to remove the old one to repair - with no guarantee of success, just replace with a known good one - job jobbed.

jack taylor · Nov 9th, 2021, 19:29

Hi Guys, Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my question.
The consensus of opinion is to replace so thats the route I am going. Thanks again. jack

CNGBiFuel · Nov 9th, 2021, 19:35

Sometimes I do wonder....

Nov 8th, 2021, 16:06	#1
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	leaking windscreen wash reservoir Hi, Have any of you guys fixed cracks in the plastic reservoir with the use of a sealant that mixes in water. I cant be asked to replace the reservoir and wondered if there is sealant on the market. thanks jack

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DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:29 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	You would need to know what type of plastic it is in order to be sure of the right glue. My initial thought was to maybe try one of those waterproof type tapes that get advertised on the interweb. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

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volvo again Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:25 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	Would it not be easier to obtain a good used one, there are a few on ebay... __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 Auto & Supercharged Mercedes C Class...

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CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 00:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	Sometimes I do wonder.... __________________ Bifuel V70 Classic 1999 [The Old Grumpy in the Corner, "When I was a lad... blah, bl**dy blah."]

Nov 8th, 2021, 17:39	#3
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi John, Now thats what I call a bloody good point. Many thanks. jack

Nov 9th, 2021, 16:51	#4
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Thanks to John`s advice I propose to remove the windscreen wash reservoir and glue the crack. I have looked on ebay and amazon for an appropriate glue but given the vast number I am confused as to which will do the best job. Have any of you guys glued anything plastic on your volvos and if so which glue did you use. thanks jack

Nov 9th, 2021, 19:29	#9
jack taylor Master Member Last Online: May 15th, 2022 15:53 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Torrenueva, Costa del Sol	Hi Guys, Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to my question. The consensus of opinion is to replace so thats the route I am going. Thanks again. jack

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