Leaking Washer

[tapias]

It appears common with these cars according to the cs forum but not so much on here, I filled my resevoir to the brim from empty just last week (5 ltr) and noticed the smell of washer when i got out of my car, only just noticed today the drivers side one is leaking.

Has anyone replaced theres? Is it an easy job and can it be done without removing the front bumper?

 

[John V6]

Do a search seem to remember I think on CS what yo do.


http://www.v6clio.net/forum/viewtopic.p ... ht=washers

 

[tapias]

Cheers John, as thought front bumper of job

 

[big peaches]

its it the pump that leaks my garage changed many a nozzel without rectification, i could not see the point unless the nozzels have a pressure relief type valve which allows water pressure to build, but nai i cant see them being that intricate. plus that would mean the pump would be pressurised constantly which it aint. mine would leak half the tank. which is probly the height of the pump. ye old syphoning principle applied there lol. i nipped my pipes going to the washers in the end, on my 182 got sick of going to the dumb dealers..... the grill will need removing so too the bumperif you want to completely remove and apply covers


edit... just read the above post..... i couldnt remember seeing check valves....this would not be case as the tank is pre pump and the pump will feature some sort of non return system which would stop the tank emptying, which is why i say the pump. blah blah blah
lol

does any of that make sense ? :S

 

[tapias]

if it stops at half a tank then ill leave it, not to much of a big issue really would like some screenwash tho if i really need it. Cheap crap, obviousuly a well known issue, Renault should do something about it.

 

[John V6]

The check valve only stops the flow back not forward so if it has a bit of muck or faulty you can syphon from the water tank to the washers themselves.

 

[big peaches]

half a tank is livable, in say summer, but come salty raod time of year, it does get laborious filling the tank every day. i got annoyed lol.