How to Remove Winsheild Washer Reservoir from Type 44

[Huw Powell]

No btdt, but...

I doubt they ever cared or planned on replacement of a "lifetime" part 
like that.

It sounds like you have figured it out - either remove the sheet metal 
on top or the duct below.  I suppose it is up to you to decide which 
will be easier.  It could be that there might be something else you can 
repair or improve while these pieces are out, that might affect your 
decision.  Also it is easier to break plastic than metal, so removing 
metal might be preferable.

I think people have patched them, but temporarily (usually coolant 
pressure tanks, which have a harder life, of course).  Polypropylene is 
notoriously difficult to "stick" to.  I'd really try to get a new one, 
if possible.

Otherwise, you should patch it from the inside, which means being very 
careful not to mess up the level sender or the pump inlet.

If you are messing with a battery cable, you really should disconnect 
the battery ground while working.  That said, if you are really, really, 
sure it is properly insulated and out of harm's way... still don't do 
it.  Disconnect the battery.

- Huw

On 10/7/2015 8:32 AM, MC wrote:
> Any helpful hints on this?  I consulted the Bentley on this one and
> strangely I couldn't find anything.
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> Mine is leaking and removing it is the first step towards either patching or
> replacing it.
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> After pulling all bolts and screws holding it down, and getting whatever
> else I could out of the way (headlight bulb, wires to horn), I just can't
> see how to get it out.  It seems that it can't come out through the top
> because of a metal body part on the front right.  Yet below, it can't come
> out either because there's a plastic air duct that conveys moving air from
> the front grille to the oil cooler.
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> Any BTDT?  Is it meant to be removed from the top or the bottom?
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> Any luck patching these reservoirs, and if so, with what?
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> Finally, the positive battery charging post is mounted on top of the
> reservoir.  Is it standard procedure to disconnect the battery when working
> on this, or is it good enough to wrap the positive terminal with, say a
> rubber glove to prevent accidental contact with any part of the body or
> engine?
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> Thanks for any suggestions,
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> MC
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> 1990 Audi 100, Non-Quattro, Non-Turbo, NF engine
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