Windshield Fluid Reservoir Leaking

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Jan 31, 2016 | 08:53 PM
  #1  
Hey Guys-

I was hoping someone might be able to offer up some insight with regard to my leaking washer fluid. I believe this is common on the 210 series. I replaced the rubber grommets a few months back on the main reservoir and secondary, it held up great for a month or so and then started leaking again. I noticed one of the grommets was different from the original part when I got them, I was informed by the dealership it had been updated. I felt the updated grommet which I believe was for the main reservoir did not fit snug enough, but it did seem to hold the fluid for over a month before the temps got quite low here in VA.

I want to try replacing them again with the original grommets if they are still available, if someone could help me out it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

1999 W210
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Feb 1, 2016 | 05:16 AM
  #2  
I share your issue, hope we get an answer.
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Feb 6, 2016 | 10:42 PM
  #3  
Quote: Hey Guys-

I was hoping someone might be able to offer up some insight with regard to my leaking washer fluid. I believe this is common on the 210 series. I replaced the rubber grommets a few months back on the main reservoir and secondary, it held up great for a month or so and then started leaking again. I noticed one of the grommets was different from the original part when I got them, I was informed by the dealership it had been updated. I felt the updated grommet which I believe was for the main reservoir did not fit snug enough, but it did seem to hold the fluid for over a month before the temps got quite low here in VA.

I want to try replacing them again with the original grommets if they are still available, if someone could help me out it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

1999 W210
I had 2 cracks in mine and instead of coughing up a bunch of money for a new one that I couldn't find the sense in doing, I went and picked up some plastic jb weld and worked perfectly. It's been 2 years and still holding great! Jb weld is some ghetto stuff but it works for situations like this lol
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Feb 7, 2016 | 07:36 AM
  #4  
It may not be the reservoir or the pump grommets. Check all the hose connections for the headlight washing system. I had to run all new hose on mine.
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Feb 7, 2016 | 01:18 PM
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Thanks gentlemen!
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