Eric,
About a year ago I had a van with a similar problem.  After a lot of
messing around, I finally found that the problem was the switch on the
steering column.  I did not have to disassemble much of anything because
the switch was uncovered by removing the cover on the bottom of the
steering column and I just used very fine sandpaper to remove the corrosion
on the contacts.
  I'm not sure if you would be able to feel where it is.

Good luck,
Larry A.

On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> So far only problem found after a longer than usual winter rest is no
> windshield washer in the front.
>
> I always try to keep the winter fluid in my van year long but tank was
> empty and when I pored more in it came out from somewhere.
>
> so, once the rain stops and I  can pull the van out to work on it I’d love
> to start with any list suggestions on tips for tank removal and inspection
> or other likely problems such as hose connections.
>
> I don’t hear a motor sound when pulling up on the wiper stock.  I do hear
> one when pushing down and the rear wiper sprays.
>
> Should I hear a sprayer motor when the front is engaged?
>
> So tips appreciated.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto westfalia
>