I have a 92 Camry that leaks washer fluid. There is a small crack along the top of the seam. Is there a really good way to patch it or do I have to get a wholen new reservoir, which is $100.
2006-12-19 00:38:46 · 9 answers · asked by Mark 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Try to hit up a junk yard. I have gotten them for free sometimes. Since they are made of plastic, you can attempt to seal the crack in the reservoir. I would say $100 is a bit steep, so try the first two.
2006-12-19 00:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by Martin Chemnitz 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have repaired many of them by welding them up. You can do this with a soldering gun, and some plastic of the same kind. It really isn't that hard to do, and it is kind of fun to do. Just melt it back together and fill in the low places with the filler plastic, or you can get some stuff like JB Weld and mix it together as per instructions. It does a good job and will hold. It is kind of expensive, and you need to get the correct stuff. Get the 5 minute epoxy made for plastic, and work kind of fast. You will have the repair done and it dries clear so you don't really see it too much.
Glad I could Help. Good luck!!!
2006-12-19 00:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
there are two ways one is to smear approx 5mm thick of a good grade of silastic or get a broad spade soldering iron and very gently smooth out the seam till it covers the crack.
2006-12-19 00:48:30 · answer #3 · answered by shane b 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They make a special epoxy for plastic, and that's your best bet. It is sold at most hardware stores, marine shops and Walmarts for about $3.
2006-12-19 01:16:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
you can patch it. I would use super glue or something like that make sure that the surface is dry before you do it. Because there is no pressure ever on it this will hold for a long time.
2006-12-19 00:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mac H 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
get one from a junkyard, silicon shoe goo duct tape pl200 pl400etc.
2006-12-19 00:58:49 · answer #6 · answered by vincent c 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Either silicon or epoxy.
2006-12-19 01:38:54 · answer #7 · answered by strech 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
silicone caulk
2006-12-19 00:46:04 · answer #8 · answered by Lane 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
repair it with JB WELD.
2006-12-19 00:48:08 · answer #9 · answered by DASH 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋