YACT: Patching a Window Washer Reservoir

[PCMarine]

Hey guys

So my dumbass friend drove his [flaming lipstick red] toyota matrix into a rock in an apartment complex. The rock tore off the plastic guard underneath the front bumper, and also punctured a small hole in the window washer fluid reservoir.

Thus, what can we use to patch the hole? Caulk? Blow torch and another piece of plastic? Epoxy?

Thanks for any help.

 

[xanis]

You might have to buy another one. How big is the hole?

 

[Mermaidman]

Chewing gum

Seriously--how about getting an intact reservoir at a junk yard and replacing the broken one? How big is the hole?

 

[PCMarine]

Originally posted by: Xanis
You might have to buy another one. How big is the hole?

My friend was able to stop it covering the hole with his finger... a fairly steady drip (1 drop every half to full second?)

 

[xanis]

Originally posted by: PCMarine

Originally posted by: Xanis
You might have to buy another one. How big is the hole?

My friend was able to stop it covering the hole with his finger... a fairly steady drip (1 drop every half to full second?)

I have two words for you then: Construction Adhesive.

 

[EagleKeeper]

$5-10 junkyard.

Let him replace it as a penalty

 

[Fiat1]

Cut up a plastic soda bottle a little bigger than the hole and use some clear silicone caulk to act like glue.

 

[lokiju]

JB Weld.

It's a two part epoxy and will last longer than the car.

Also, who else thought this was about patching Windows at first?

 

[FoBoT]

epoxy will fix that very easily (like JB Weld)

i fixed a gas tank with JB Weld

 

[Rubycon]

If the vessel is constructed of polyethylene most epoxies will not adhere well even if the outer surfaces are roughed up. Your best bet is to seek replacement.

 

[Tom]

put a plastic bag inside and add fluid. then use the cap to seal the top of the bag shut.

 

[FoBoT]

Originally posted by: Tom
put a plastic bag inside and add fluid. then use the cap to seal the top of the bag shut.

w0w

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: Tom
put a plastic bag inside and add fluid. then use the cap to seal the top of the bag shut.

That won't work if the pump is at the bottom of the bottle.

If the pump is elswhere and there's a centered dip (supply) tube in the cap then a bag will work. Still about as temporary as using oatmeal to seal your boiler. :Q

 

[Tobolo]

Originally posted by: lokiju
JB Weld.

It's a two part epoxy and will last longer than the car.

Also, who else thought this was about patching Windows at first?

Yeah that would be me.

 

[Triumph]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn
If the vessel is constructed of polyethylene most epoxies will not adhere well even if the outer surfaces are roughed up. Your best bet is to seek replacement.

Polyethylene is the traditional plastic for clear reservoirs such as washer fluid, coolant, brake fluid, etc. It's very resistant to chemical attack, which also makes it very hard to repair. So yeah, pitch it or stuff it with bubble gum.