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97 XK8 Convertible windshield washer reservoir leaking

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Old May 26, 2018 | 05:24 AM
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Default 97 XK8 Convertible windshield washer reservoir leaking

My windshield washer reservoir when filled leaks.
There seems to be two different reservoirs available for this car; I've searched EBay and there are two reservoirs listed for the 97 XK8.
i believe my car uses the reservoir with the long neck. Would someone kindly tell me which tank my car has, and help me with instructions on how to replace it.
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Old May 26, 2018 | 06:16 AM
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The reservoir difference is Powerwash/Non Powerwash for the headlamps.

97 XK8 Convertible windshield washer reservoir leaking-screenwash.jpg
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The assembly is behind the LH wheelarch liner (this is my 2001 RHD. I don't think it's on the opposite side for LHD cars but members with LHD's will be able to confirm.)

97 XK8 Convertible windshield washer reservoir leaking-14-ns-upper-wishbone-abs-wheel-sensor-cable-moved.jpg

A regular fault is leakage from the filler tube so it is worth investigating before buying a replacement reservoir.

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Old May 26, 2018 | 07:07 AM
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This is my 1997 washer bottle on my rhd car.

Don't assume the bottle itself is cracked or broken unless you are sure - the arrow on my photo points to a joint where a thin rubber tube goes over a plastic spigot. That's where mine was leaking, and a small cable tie (the little white one) around that joint solved the problem.

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Old May 27, 2018 | 06:46 PM
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Thanks guys!
My XK8 does have the power wash feature.
On my next time home (I'm an over the road truck driver), I will investigate further.
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Old May 28, 2018 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Allen/Olivia
..... I'm an over the road truck driver .....
Learn something everyday here. Had to Google that one.

We have National (within the UK) and International (crossing to mainland Europe and beyond).

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Originally Posted by GGG
Learn something everyday here. Had to Google that one.

We have National (within the UK) and International (crossing to mainland Europe and beyond).

Graham
Have you never seen „Convoy“ with Kris Kristofferson?
 
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