washer fluid leak

[PsYcHe]

My PF D3 did the same in the cold, you need to make sure the wash concentrate is strong enough, otherwise it freezes in the pipe, and pops the connector off with the pressure.

[erubus]

Originally Posted by PsYcHe

My PF D3 did the same in the cold, you need to make sure the wash concentrate is strong enough, otherwise it freezes in the pipe, and pops the connector off with the pressure.

Part of the reason I think there might be a split pipe or something else more broken-y. If the hose had popped off altogether I wouldn't have any headlamp washers at all. They work great though, just the fluid constantly leaks.

I have been too busy to get the thing apart to have a look at it so far. I've finally relented and decided to put heating in my house. Ive actually switched the fridge off because the kitchen is colder (average 3 degrees). I have most of the pipes in, the boiler is in place just have to connect up a few more radiators and do a bit more pipework under the floor.

After that I need to fix the Land Rover so I can tow a trailer without getting stopped (trailer light socket doesnt work), sort the radiator panel which has dropped making the fan hit off the cowling,then go and pick up an oil tank then get all that connected up and commission it. I have been told by the MIL that it needs to be up and running before christmas when she comes to stay for a couple of days. I'm not entirely sure Ive ever been forgiven for expecting her to sleep in a room that was below freezing!

[Rick]

Late to this i know but here are pics of mine. Simple split pipe just where it bends to go to the washer jet.. Been leaking for 2 years but just sorted it. Took 10 mins.

[dangerdred]

and...even later to this...I had been noticing a wet patch behind the OS front wheel for a while now and the washer fluid level needing top-up not long after previous top-up. I pulled driver side foglight grill and found split in the pipe feeding the OS headlight washer that didn't take much to break completely. That said, there was no water coming out of either side headlight washer. I'm after buying a whole new piece of piping that feeds the headlight washers on either side and contains the T-piece connector to connect to the main feed - 4E0 955 974 AB. Will go at fitting it tomorrow.

[dangerdred]

I fitted the new section of corrugated piping for the headlight washers but I still have the same leak. It's behind the OS front wheel, and in anything I've read I'm lead to believe that this can be due to a leak at the front travelling along the undertray and depositing behind the front wheel - the main problem I have with this is I don't have an engine undertray fitted. I've noticed that it's leaking regardless of me using any of the washers. Can anyone point me to where I should be looking next, and does the fact that it's leaking constantly mean that it's the water bottle itself or else the feed from the bottle to the pump?

[steamship]

Originally Posted by dangerdred

It's behind the OS front wheel

The water reservoir itself is hidden behind the OS front wheel arch liner, so that might be the culprit.

[dangerdred]

Originally Posted by steamship

The water reservoir itself is hidden behind the OS front wheel arch liner, so that might be the culprit.

Ah yes, thanks. I've done a bit more reading and see the pumps themselves leak which I'm suspecting is my issue.
I've only just had it all back together after replacing the front upper suspension arms so now have to back in there again!