02 burb washer fluid leak? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blackbeaSSt · 06-20-2011, 09:32 AM

seriously?!! came out this morning and saw a small puddle on the front drivers side. thinking nothing of it and that it was just rain from last night running off i get in and head to work. sure as the world when i pull out of the driveway the "low washer fluid" light comes on. i get to work and look and yup, leaking washer fluid.

theres no cracks on the bottom and it kinda looks like it running down from the top (which i can't see from the engine bay). any ideas as to where to look?

thomas_a_reed · 06-20-2011, 11:10 AM

I had the samething happon in my 01 Silverado.. Mine had a hair line crack in it that was hardly noticable..I found it by taking it off and filling it with water.. Took my drimmal and grooved it a bit and filled it with jb weld.. worked great ever sence.. or you could get lucky like my buddy and all his was the rubber gromet around the pump..

blackbeaSSt · 06-20-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thomas_a_reed

I had the samething happon in my 01 Silverado.. Mine had a hair line crack in it that was hardly noticable..I found it by taking it off and filling it with water.. Took my drimmal and grooved it a bit and filled it with jb weld.. worked great ever sence.. or you could get lucky like my buddy and all his was the rubber gromet around the pump..

i guess the battery has to come out to get the tank out?

thomas_a_reed · 06-20-2011, 03:56 PM

If I remember right yes.. I think theres 1 or 2 bolts under that battery and one inside the inner fender.. pretty easy only took me like an hour or so not counting the dry time for the jb weld..

blackbeaSSt · 06-20-2011, 03:59 PM

thanks tom. i'll give it a whirl later tonight

**truckdude239** · 06-20-2011, 04:39 PM

i just fixed a customers here at work he bought a new tank turns out the washer motor had cracks in it replaced both motors and rubber grommets

blackbeaSSt · 06-21-2011, 11:20 AM

well crap i can't even get my damn battery out LOL! how are you supposed to get the side posts off? there isn't a screw or nut or anything.

thomas_a_reed · 06-21-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbeaSSt

well crap i can't even get my damn battery out LOL! how are you supposed to get the side posts off? there isn't a screw or nut or anything.

Should be just to 8mm bolts and a 13mm on the hold down..

blackbeaSSt · 06-21-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by thomas_a_reed

Should be just to 8mm bolts and a 13mm on the hold down..

i'll take a pic and post it tonight. its almost like the bolt is rounded off. and its uber small. about the size of a pencil eraser

blackbeaSSt · 06-21-2011, 07:29 PM

son beach is almost rounded! might be time for the vise grips!

**truckdude239** · 06-22-2011, 07:15 AM

yup time for vise grips and new bolts

thomas_a_reed · 06-22-2011, 07:46 AM

Defantly agree with truckdude.. Vise grip and a new battery bolts.. just be carefull not to hit the vise grip on the fender...

BP68 · 06-22-2011, 11:02 PM

Agree, vise grips or channel locks and new bolts. Leak will maybe be jug, probably pump. Also be sure to check the lines/hoses near the battery for spilts also.
I see this a lot working at a chevy dealer. Usually from a leaky battery.
Pull battery, three 10mm bolts hold tray in, one 10 on the neck of jug, one down low behind the inner fender liner, and a push retainer or two on liner. Line joint by fuse block, then pull up whole assembly to check for multiple leaks.

blackbeaSSt · 06-27-2011, 03:47 PM

yeah i pulled the battery (not the tray...yet) and nothing to be seen from up there. so i filled it up with water and looked underneath again. it looked like a 1/4 of the way up there was something like a black grommet or something that every time i touched it more water was coming out. guess i'll have to yank the tray and fully pull the tank out.

thomas_a_reed · 06-27-2011, 04:06 PM

You should be able to take it out from the bottom with out removing the tray. Thats how i did mine.. With out a picture the only grommet i can think of is around the pump.. Common leak point.. A GM Dealer should be able to get you just the grommet..

blackbeaSSt · 06-28-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thomas_a_reed

You should be able to take it out from the bottom with out removing the tray. Thats how i did mine.. With out a picture the only grommet i can think of is around the pump.. Common leak point.. A GM Dealer should be able to get you just the grommet..

cool. knowing teh stealership they'll charge me $50 for a grommet

rare86 · 07-22-2011, 11:43 PM

This is great info, just wanted to say thanks to all who posted info. I've had 3- 01s and they all leaked. Kinda weird tho, they didn't leak until after changing the battery. Now, I have info on what to look for when I go to fix the two I have. Thanks again
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06-20-2011, 09:32 AM	#1
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	02 burb washer fluid leak? seriously?!! came out this morning and saw a small puddle on the front drivers side. thinking nothing of it and that it was just rain from last night running off i get in and head to work. sure as the world when i pull out of the driveway the "low washer fluid" light comes on. i get to work and look and yup, leaking washer fluid. theres no cracks on the bottom and it kinda looks like it running down from the top (which i can't see from the engine bay). any ideas as to where to look?

06-20-2011, 11:10 AM	#2
thomas_a_reed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: belpre ohio Posts: 78	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? I had the samething happon in my 01 Silverado.. Mine had a hair line crack in it that was hardly noticable..I found it by taking it off and filling it with water.. Took my drimmal and grooved it a bit and filled it with jb weld.. worked great ever sence.. or you could get lucky like my buddy and all his was the rubber gromet around the pump.. __________________ 66 CHEVY STEPSIDE 2WD W/283 ( FAMILY HAND ME DOWN) 81 CHEVY SHORT BED 2WD W/250 4SPD TRANS STRAIGHT 6 ( CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 01 SILVERADO SHORT BED 2WD W/4.3 5SPD TRANS ( DAILY DRIVER) Sold 03 SIERRA 4X4 STEP SIDE EXTRA CAB 5.3 AUTO( NEW DD) 09 CHEVY COBALT W2.2 AUTO (GF'S DAILY DRIVER)

06-20-2011, 03:56 PM	#4
thomas_a_reed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: belpre ohio Posts: 78	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? If I remember right yes.. I think theres 1 or 2 bolts under that battery and one inside the inner fender.. pretty easy only took me like an hour or so not counting the dry time for the jb weld.. __________________ 66 CHEVY STEPSIDE 2WD W/283 ( FAMILY HAND ME DOWN) 81 CHEVY SHORT BED 2WD W/250 4SPD TRANS STRAIGHT 6 ( CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 01 SILVERADO SHORT BED 2WD W/4.3 5SPD TRANS ( DAILY DRIVER) Sold 03 SIERRA 4X4 STEP SIDE EXTRA CAB 5.3 AUTO( NEW DD) 09 CHEVY COBALT W2.2 AUTO (GF'S DAILY DRIVER)

06-20-2011, 03:59 PM	#5
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? thanks tom. i'll give it a whirl later tonight

06-20-2011, 04:39 PM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,228	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? i just fixed a customers here at work he bought a new tank turns out the washer motor had cracks in it replaced both motors and rubber grommets __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-21-2011, 11:20 AM	#7
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? well crap i can't even get my damn battery out LOL! how are you supposed to get the side posts off? there isn't a screw or nut or anything.

06-21-2011, 07:29 PM	#10
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? son beach is almost rounded! might be time for the vise grips! Last edited by blackbeaSSt; 06-22-2011 at 08:53 AM.

06-22-2011, 07:15 AM	#11
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,228	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? yup time for vise grips and new bolts __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-22-2011, 07:46 AM	#12
thomas_a_reed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: belpre ohio Posts: 78	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? Defantly agree with truckdude.. Vise grip and a new battery bolts.. just be carefull not to hit the vise grip on the fender... __________________ 66 CHEVY STEPSIDE 2WD W/283 ( FAMILY HAND ME DOWN) 81 CHEVY SHORT BED 2WD W/250 4SPD TRANS STRAIGHT 6 ( CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 01 SILVERADO SHORT BED 2WD W/4.3 5SPD TRANS ( DAILY DRIVER) Sold 03 SIERRA 4X4 STEP SIDE EXTRA CAB 5.3 AUTO( NEW DD) 09 CHEVY COBALT W2.2 AUTO (GF'S DAILY DRIVER)

06-22-2011, 11:02 PM	#13
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? Agree, vise grips or channel locks and new bolts. Leak will maybe be jug, probably pump. Also be sure to check the lines/hoses near the battery for spilts also. I see this a lot working at a chevy dealer. Usually from a leaky battery. Pull battery, three 10mm bolts hold tray in, one 10 on the neck of jug, one down low behind the inner fender liner, and a push retainer or two on liner. Line joint by fuse block, then pull up whole assembly to check for multiple leaks. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

06-27-2011, 03:47 PM	#14
blackbeaSSt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 325	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? yeah i pulled the battery (not the tray...yet) and nothing to be seen from up there. so i filled it up with water and looked underneath again. it looked like a 1/4 of the way up there was something like a black grommet or something that every time i touched it more water was coming out. guess i'll have to yank the tray and fully pull the tank out.

06-27-2011, 04:06 PM	#15
thomas_a_reed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: belpre ohio Posts: 78	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? You should be able to take it out from the bottom with out removing the tray. Thats how i did mine.. With out a picture the only grommet i can think of is around the pump.. Common leak point.. A GM Dealer should be able to get you just the grommet.. __________________ 66 CHEVY STEPSIDE 2WD W/283 ( FAMILY HAND ME DOWN) 81 CHEVY SHORT BED 2WD W/250 4SPD TRANS STRAIGHT 6 ( CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 01 SILVERADO SHORT BED 2WD W/4.3 5SPD TRANS ( DAILY DRIVER) Sold 03 SIERRA 4X4 STEP SIDE EXTRA CAB 5.3 AUTO( NEW DD) 09 CHEVY COBALT W2.2 AUTO (GF'S DAILY DRIVER)

07-22-2011, 11:43 PM	#17
rare86 Extended cab fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardendale, Tx Posts: 314	Re: 02 burb washer fluid leak? This is great info, just wanted to say thanks to all who posted info. I've had 3- 01s and they all leaked. Kinda weird tho, they didn't leak until after changing the battery. Now, I have info on what to look for when I go to fix the two I have. Thanks again Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If it has a motor, it has my attention.



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