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iv had a bump....washer tank leaking???
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dwhelan
 


Member Since: 29 Jan 2010
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Ireland 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Auto Zambezi SilverDiscovery 3
iv had a bump....washer tank leaking???

i had the smallest bump into a small mini....no damage but all the water drained out of my washer tank? has this ever happened to anybody , im hoping to make the repair if anybody has tried it and can advise? i was very surprised it was hardly a nudge?  
Post #59319929th Jan 2010 11:35 pm
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astonbuilder
 


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England 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 XS Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

I don't think you can really comment/advise if it really can be repaired until you've seen the extent of the damage. Given the nature of the accident I'm sure it would be repairable (thereby commenting/advising Whistle ).

Likely that its a split seam I'd guess and this can be repaired by an epoxy type glue and maybe go over after with duct tape. You can 'repair' plastic by 'welding' it (common on motorbikle plastic repairs, etc.) A home-fix method is buy a really cheap soldering iron and carefully run along the split. You can bin the 'iron afterwards if needs be but can clean/re-use (have done this type of repair myself on dropped 'bikes Big Cry )

Even if it's holed you may be able to 'fibreglass' it. It ain't gotta look pretty has it?

Worst case would be any damage to an inlet junction, elbow or such-like but again epoxy-resin/fibreglass can work wonders.

Ah the joys of my 'bodge-it' days of youth Thumbs Up  
Post #59320729th Jan 2010 11:53 pm
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dwhelan
 


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yes but its not visible?

the tank is buired somewhere in the engine, maby in the front bumper? theer was no damage to the bumper or the car ? has any body seem where this water tank is ? and if so is it a big job exposing or getting to it? to make a repair?  
Post #59320929th Jan 2010 11:56 pm
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daveyb
 


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United States 2006 LR3 4.4 V8 SE Auto Tonga GreenLR3

It's possible that the filler neck has simply separated from the tank. Chase down the neck to verify. If so, apply a bit of lube (soap) to the base and push back in. If not, you may need to replace entire tank assembly. 2006 D3 Tonga Green
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Post #59321930th Jan 2010 12:20 am
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The washer fluid tank is located behind the front bumper underneather the lefthand headlight. For proper all round access you'll need to remove the headlamps, grill and bumper. Easy enough, but takes time. LRs are a fond memory, apart from the maintenance.  
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