Washer Fluid Reservoir Repair - 1995 Toyota Tacoma
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- čas přidán 12. 07. 2013
- This is a detailed video of my procedure for repairing the cracked window washer fluid reservoir in my 1995 Toyota Tacoma. It shows the removal, repair using fiberglass and epoxy resin, and reinstallation.
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I have to replace the whole tank due to the fact that my tank neck is in pieces. I had no idea how to get the tank out but thanks to your video, I now do. Thanks.
hal4utube Thanks for the comments and I'm glad that it helped. Bummer that you have to buy a new tank. Good luck!
Thanks for this video. Since my issue was just with the filler tube I was able to do the repair in a few minutes without removing the whole unit. Cleaned it off with alcohol and used a gauze like drywall webbing with an adhesive side to it which had been laying around the garage for 15 years or so. Gorilla epoxy from Amazon for $4.99 and two days later I had the job done in no more than five minutes. Thanks so much!
Thanks, great video; another video I watched shows what seems to be a typical problem at the bottom of these wherein a stock U-shaped connector hose gets split or rotten with age and starts a slow leak, easily replaced with just a longer length of matching rubber hose from ace hardware. I'm betting I have this issue, but I just looked and I've got the same cracks on the filler tube as in your repair. I just bought a resin repair kit, but just need to take the thing out and look at it thoroughly on a bench to assess what's likely multiple issues. What a great truck though- my taco's a '97. Cheers, thanks.
Direct, simple, and plain approach to a common problem on early model Tacomas. What more could you ask for?
Very nice video. Thorough and simple instructions. I have to replace the whole thing because the fill neck broke into pieces. 👍
Mine too. It disintegrated and was super brittle. I changing it tomorrow. I ordered a whole new tank .
Thanks, I just did this disassembly on my 96 with the help of your video! Same design there as 95. The rubber water hose that attaches to the reservoir pump had a crack at the connecting point causing the leak. The rest of the whole thing was good. I wrapped the hose connecting point tight with electrical tape, and that did the trick.
Thanks for the video, I had the same problem on my 95 tacoma, this really helped
Nice video, well done, organized and informative......thumbs up to you !!
Hole in the bottom is for a fluid level sensor. Roadkill would LOVE your solution! Thanks for the video!
Great step by step tutorial. Thanks.
Great vid. Love to keep those salty old 95 Toyotas on the road. Thanks.
Nice job I have a 97 Tacoma with the exact same problem thanks for coming up with a clean efficient solution. Your videos are fantastic amazing quality keep up the good work!
+John Gubler I appreciate that. I hope your repair is as successful.
Same truck, same problem. Thanks for the very clear video and easy to follow instructions!
Let us know how your experience compares. Good luck with yours!
Finally got around to digging into the windshield washer problem. These removal instructions were right on, didn't have to remove the wheel, seemed to be plenty of room to work and it wasn't a problem. On my truck, rather than a length of hose between the pump outlet and the line to the washer nozzles on the hood, there was a formed rubber "U" that had deteriorated and had a crack in it, which was the only problem I had to address. The tank was in great shape! I replaced the rubber "U" with a length of hose, being careful to cut it long enough to allow for a curve that would not "kink" it, put it all back together and it works great!
Awesome job man!
Wow, ten degrees down bubble!
You must live in a rust belt area.
My 2003 Tacoma has the same cracks in the neck, but then I've never used the windshield washer so don't miss it.
I have the exact problem on my 2002 Tacoma. Great video and great fix, thanks
I also have 2002 Taco. Is the procedure the same as the 96?
Thanks for the help... my Avalon is having the same issue.
Nice job, thanks for the video!
Good helpful video. I had to buy a whole new tank due to missing chunks. FYI, the brand new OEM tank came with a piece of bright orange foam installed in the neck.
Good job on video, not sure if repair could be done by pulling air cleaner - to make room,,,I just quoted $150 for the part & $50 labor from the local Toyota Stealership...needles to say, will do the repair myself...
Great video! When I add water to the reservoir the water comes rushing out. I was told I had a hole in the tank. If there's a hole in the tank I guess you'd have to replace the whole tank. Maybe the hose is just disconnected. Thanks for the help, I now know what to look for! I hate mechanical work! Yuck. I tried to order the part (washer fluid reservoir) and they said they couldn't order it, that I had to check junk yards or the dealership. 94 Toyota small truck. I suppose the first thing I have to do is look myself!
Thank you for the video I follow the same steps and it work out. if you have any more videos on the same truck please post them I just got the same truck and I'm trying to fix everything thats is wrong with it.
Thanks for the comments. I'm planning on replacing the head gasket and producing a video of that project. It could be a while. The cold weather is keeping me out of the garage. :)
Too cool. Mine is the same way on my 2004 Tacoma reg cab 4X4. It looks like engine compartment heat does that. Been looking around for just the neck. No luck and the $50 guy on eBay for the whole tank with pump did not guarantee his neck would fit. It looks like I can just make that repair from the top side.
Thank you very much.
Drywall mess tape and jb weld works perfect for me
I got the original piece new at Toyota's dealer but the new one has a circular hole at the bottom, and the previous one does not have it. It seems to be a draining hole, or so, but now I cannot refill it
Great video....my wife's 2004 Tacoma never had a tank or shield and unfortunately I had to purchase both.....do you know what size bolts are used? In the video you have two of the four bolts (2 of the bolts were broken off). Thanks.
Sorry, it has been a while and I don't remember the size or thread pitch of those bolts. They may have originally been an M6 or M8. For the one that I replaced and had to drill a new hole, I just grabbed a spare from my stash that fit the new hole.
Thank you so much for this video. I had spent 130 dollars for a new reservoir but when I took it out (by watching this video) there was no leak but when i connect it back up it leaks again. Do you know what i i could do??
You first need to look and identify where the leak is coming from. I believe that there are four potential places where you can have a leak and they are all near the bottom of the reservoir tank. 1. a crack in the tank itself, 2. the pump itself, 3. around the rubber grommet where the pump enters the tank, 4. a rubber hose leading to the pump. Poke around and you should be able to easily identify the source of the leak. I hope the remedy is obvious depending on the source.
@@WorseThanChiggers thank you very much for taking the time to reply. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 I will look closer at the the leak.
has anyone had an issue with the pump not responding after being re-installed and plugged in ?
I have a Gen 1 (and Gen 2) and replaced the tank about once every 5 years- which is real design flaw in an otherwise great truck. An indestructible truck but for the washer tank.
Can you coat it with anything to make it last longer. I might paint the top part in heat resistant paint . I have to replace mine
More bad news for me. Buying the tank isn't as bad as trying to find out which of the four tanks made for my 97 Tacoma will really fit it. Most want to sell me half a tank with no neck which would be useless. Others don't have pictures with the item they have for sale and I'm not buying a tank and then find out it won't fit. Looks like I'll be buying the Toyota tank from the dealer and cough up the $100.00+ price. At least I'll save on the installation. BTW, my tank is a 4 quart version. Your video was wonderful and you did a great job of covering all the points needed for the exchange of the washer tank.
hal4utube Wise move. Sounds like another case where buying the OEM part is definitely worth the price in the long run.
Thank u
The issue I have is with the low fluid sensor staying on...I’m assuming I have some kind of debris blocking the sensor or something...is there a metal sensor on the inside of the tank coming off the pump or something?
I believe that the fluid level sensor is integral to the pump and is not independently serviceable. The pump is installed through a hole in the tank and is sealed by an o-ring. You should be able to replace just the pump assembly if your tank is still in good shape.
That's a great way to rescue a damaged item like this that's too expensive to replace. Permatex sure is chintsy with the fiberglass cloth. Bondo makes these supplies in larger sizes for bodywork...
Funny that the main tank was undamaged. I wonder if the long neck is prone to vibrate excessively?
The Permatex kit that I used was easy to use and readily available though you make a good point. There are certainly other sources for cloth and epoxy resin that would be more economical and come in larger quantities.
I think the damage was limited to the neck of the tank because of exposure to engine heat. It just deteriorates and becomes brittle since it's right next to the radiator.
Good point. Cheers.
I just coated mine with truck bed liner. Faster and easier than fiberglass epoxy resin and it is tougher as well. Just spray on and let dry. Even did it without removing the tank. Masked off the surrounding area with newspaper.
Kudos for an interesting and creative approach. Is the spray on bed liner structural enough to restore the integrity of the tank? I found that the fiberglass cloth was necessary in my case.
worsethanchiggers spray on bed liner 3/8 of an inch thick will stop 22 caliber bullets, so yes it is plenty structural enough. The stuff is stronger than plastic by far.
I don't suppose it's legal to use on unruly children.
worsethanchiggers I won't tell on you if you do.
Can you tell me if there is another tank that sits on a plate more toward the back of hood on right side?
Might you be asking about the brake fluid reservoir that is near the firewall on the left/driver's side?
@@WorseThanChiggers My sister swears there was a tank there before the mechanic put in the new plastic neck windshield wiper part in the front. She has a 1995 Tacoma Sport.
There has to be a way to just replace the neck part.. Most times the actual reservoir itself is fine but the neck is the problem. Anyone know if there is a compatible neck part to do this and just use some good epoxy so seal it together?
I really doubt it. The neck is integral to the reservoir tank. You could buy a new reservoir, cut off the neck, and epoxy it somehow to the old tank with fiberglass reinforcement. But that would be silly.
@@WorseThanChiggers Well the replacement part seems like it has a separate neck that is attached with something.. Just figured there was a way..
Where is a good place to buy one and the part number my truck is a 1996 Toyota Tacoma 2.4L my filler line is totally gone that area was hit years ago before I bought the thing any help would be appreciated I don't want to spend crazy money on a plastic tank
Amazon, eBay Motors, and RockAuto are potential resources
who makes the epoxy repair kit?
It's by Permatex and I found it at the local auto parts store.
Flex seal tape !
Sence you pulled the whole thing out, perhaps a cote of whatever on the whole thing would have been smart. Just saying. Good jod thx for the video,peace
I just bought a whole thing of washer fluid. And watched the whole thing drip onto the ground
I am going to do this fix instead of buying a new one. They want 60 bucks for a 2002 Toyota Avalon tank.
Man that is one rusty taco
Indeed. You should seem 'em up in New England deeper into the rust belt.
Looks like shit..just spend the $50 for an aftermarket
What's the fun in that? Seriously, though. Do you have a link to a quality aftermarket part to help those who might be interested in your suggestion?