hey guys, 1st time poster and Audi owner...just purchased a pre-owned A6 and I had a question about a cracked windshield washer fluid tank. any ideas on how much it would cost to replace, I'm guessing it depends on labor also, but can't find any on the net.

 

what year is your model?


anyway, if we cannot find you one, you should be able to repair the crack.
It is plastic, afterall.

 

^ yeah. I just don't wanna half-*** it, might as well do it 100%. it's an 01 model btw.

 

It is hard to find a new one....

Try to inquire either at shokan.com, or Force5auto.com, unless you're determined to take it to the stealership.
I came across a reference concerning the pump housing cracking due to a manufacturing defect. Even if that's not your case, I would still try to patch IT myself with plastic epoxy.

There's also another solution if you don't find anything else and the dealership quotes you an arm and a leg:

 

Sorry. I was thinking coolant...

 

FYI Audis run on gasoline not crack,

but if you DIY - get a used washer tank - both Shokan and Force Five are good sources.. I use Force Five for almost everything - They ship

 

a new w/s washer tank is $110.18. insurance replaced it new on my car when i had the accident back in october. i just looked it up on my estimate. its not worth it, get a used one.

 

Are you sure the washer reservoir is cracked?

Mine was leaking like a sieve -- I'd pour in the fluid and it would run out the bottom. It turned out to be the pipes that went to the headlight washers. I replaced them once, and when it happened again I just had my indie cap them off. Problem solved.

 

Mine leaks around the seals. New seals didn't do it. No cracks on the pump. Next stop, lots of sealant!

The tank is a pain to get to, but not impossible. Remove left front tire. Remove wheel well liner (torx and the undertray fasteners). Open hood and remove power steering resevoir cover (pops off). Remove level sensor wire (squeeze at back until it breaks). Remove three bolts holding resevoir in place (two from underneath, one from above, all 10 mm). Wiggle out resevoir and remove pumps at same time. Spill washer fluid all over yourself. Replace seals using sealany on the back side of the seals (this is the step I need to re-do). Check pumps for cacks, replace if needed. Put sealant on inner diameter of seals. Put pumps back in as you wiggle the resevoir back in place. Bolt everything up. Let it sit until the sealant has time to set and you are good to go.

Bob

 

I'll take a better look at it, that's the least of my problems with the car other than that it runs mint. it's weird cause it's been leaking like crazy, but my "low washer fluid" light isn't lit up on my dash...