Found the source of my notion someone made a reservoir support thingie.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=726032&highlight=windshield+washer+reservoir

It looks like a very well made bit of kit.

Alistair 

> On Apr 25, 2021, at 4:50 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey this is great advice guys, thanks.  The reservoir seems to be listed on a few sites so I will order one just in case.  After 36 it’s probably due for replacement.  And yes it’s a big leak.  
> 
> Just a heads up there was one domestically on parts avatar.ca I think and it was quite a bit cheaper, and listed 85 and up rather than 80-91.  And didn’t look the same as the tanks on Go Westy and Van Cafe.  I think Bus Depot was out of stock.  So watch out for the parts avatar site, whatever that is.
> 
> Thanks
> Jeff
> 
>> On Apr 25, 2021, at 6:33 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>> 
>> Drops right down after you remove the three m6 ( 10 mm head size) bolts on the tabs on the tank.
>> 
>> There is enough wire to drop the tank so you can disconnect the pump.
>> 
>> Filler pipe stays in van, it just slips out of the grommeted hole on top of tank.
>> 
>> Pump to tank grommet may be the leak. But you seem to imply the leak is big.
>> 
>> Wasnt there someone making a skid plate to protect the tank, and hold the tank up if your tabs are broken? 
>> 
>> Alistair 
>> 
>>>> On Apr 25, 2021, at 12:16 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone.  85 Westfalia GL here.
>>> 
>>> My front windshield washer reservoir leaks when I fill it.  I don’t believe it’s holding any fluid so I suspect the entire tank is kaput not just grommets or hose.  
>>> 
>>> How hard are these to change?  The van isn’t nearby and I can’t tell from the schematic.  Last time I stuck my head under there it appeared more complex than I was expecting.
>>> 
>>> GoWesty lists two grommets (for the pump and reservoir) and the tank.  Are these all necessary would you say?
>>> 
>>> Thanks
>>> Jeff
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