V60 removing the washer bottle

windy millar · Nov 30th, 2019, 15:16

I have a large leak coming from the pipework in front of the washer bottle, I have removed the inner arch liner and checked all the pipework exiting the pumps and after filling and using the washer function, it seems to be coming from in front of the tank.
I have tried to see how to remove it but after reading an old post, the last entry said they got a dealer to do it as it requires the front bumper to be removed to gain access.
Does anyone have experience of removing the tank themselves? Not a good time of year for stripping the front of the car off just to replace a piece of pipe!

windy millar · Nov 30th, 2019, 16:59

I have removed the front undertray and have managed to find the leak, it looks like it has been chafing and has two small jets coming out next to each other. I have ran out of light and feeling in my fingers so will resume tomorrow but will somehow have to cut and join it, hoping I will be able to cut it and join it somehow or I will have a right job on to replace the full length.

windy millar · Dec 2nd, 2019, 17:41

I decided it was better not to cut the pipe as it is not the usual rubber but a stiff pipe so I cleaned it thoroughly with IPA and sealed it with an epoxy resin two pack. I left it until this evening to fully cure and it is now dark so not yet sure it has worked. However I can get no water to the front or rear wipers, only the headlight washers work

I even tried a wet and dry vacuum cleaner over the jets but no joy, not great in this weather.

Electronix12 · Dec 3rd, 2019, 18:43

Probably the same issue my 2013 V60 had.

Garage took the front bumper off and replaced all the solid stuff with rubber hoses.

No idea why they decided to use plastic that gets brittle and then breaks easily!

windy millar · Dec 6th, 2019, 18:25

I reckon the reason for the plastic pipe must surely be a return to the dealer when it chafes through and a tasty bill that would surely follow helps their coffers nicely. I’m just pleased I found the leak by removing the undertray and not the bumper.
I now have fully working washers and so far appear to be leak free.

Nov 30th, 2019, 15:16	#1
windy millar Senior Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2023 22:47 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Handsacre	V60 removing the washer bottle I have a large leak coming from the pipework in front of the washer bottle, I have removed the inner arch liner and checked all the pipework exiting the pumps and after filling and using the washer function, it seems to be coming from in front of the tank. I have tried to see how to remove it but after reading an old post, the last entry said they got a dealer to do it as it requires the front bumper to be removed to gain access. Does anyone have experience of removing the tank themselves? Not a good time of year for stripping the front of the car off just to replace a piece of pipe! __________________ 2011 Volvo V60 D3 SE Lux 1999 V40 T4 (In limbo )

Nov 30th, 2019, 16:59	#2
windy millar Senior Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2023 22:47 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Handsacre	I have removed the front undertray and have managed to find the leak, it looks like it has been chafing and has two small jets coming out next to each other. I have ran out of light and feeling in my fingers so will resume tomorrow but will somehow have to cut and join it, hoping I will be able to cut it and join it somehow or I will have a right job on to replace the full length. __________________ 2011 Volvo V60 D3 SE Lux 1999 V40 T4 (In limbo )

Dec 2nd, 2019, 17:41	#3
windy millar Senior Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2023 22:47 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Handsacre	I decided it was better not to cut the pipe as it is not the usual rubber but a stiff pipe so I cleaned it thoroughly with IPA and sealed it with an epoxy resin two pack. I left it until this evening to fully cure and it is now dark so not yet sure it has worked. However I can get no water to the front or rear wipers, only the headlight washers work I even tried a wet and dry vacuum cleaner over the jets but no joy, not great in this weather. __________________ 2011 Volvo V60 D3 SE Lux 1999 V40 T4 (In limbo )

Dec 3rd, 2019, 18:43	#4
Electronix12 Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: EDI	Probably the same issue my 2013 V60 had. Garage took the front bumper off and replaced all the solid stuff with rubber hoses. No idea why they decided to use plastic that gets brittle and then breaks easily! __________________ \| MY2013 V60 D5 R-Design \|

Dec 6th, 2019, 18:25	#5
windy millar Senior Member Last Online: Nov 9th, 2023 22:47 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Handsacre	I reckon the reason for the plastic pipe must surely be a return to the dealer when it chafes through and a tasty bill that would surely follow helps their coffers nicely. I’m just pleased I found the leak by removing the undertray and not the bumper. I now have fully working washers and so far appear to be leak free. __________________ 2011 Volvo V60 D3 SE Lux 1999 V40 T4 (In limbo )

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