Author Topic: washer reservoir NLA? (Read 3083 times)

colin86325 · « **on:** October 18, 2012, 03:17:51 PM »

I'm trying to order a new washer reservoir for my 318iS and the part number 61 66 1 370 789 has been superceded with 61 66 1 370 788 from the 325i.

The difference is that the 61 66 1 370 788 piece has an extra hole in the tank for the fluid level sender. Obviously this will cause a leak unless plugged. Has anybody dealt with this issue before?

I suppose I can get a rubber stopper to plug the hole, but I was hoping for something that is less ugly.

DesktopDave · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2012, 07:18:05 AM »

I did, just left the sender in, unplugged of course.

I'd buy a new bung for the pump as well. When I swapped mine I'm not sure if the 325i was a universal pump, but it leaked when I swapped it. A little RTV has held since then, but I'd prefer the OEM solution.

colin86325 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2012, 08:47:47 AM »

Hi Dave, I guess you bought a used 788 tank that came with the sender?
My new one did not come with a sender.

I'm kind of pissed that the correct part for our cars is superceded and I will have to rig up something with a stopper.

keflaman · « **Reply #3 on:** October 19, 2012, 09:27:48 AM »

There's a '91 318i at one of the yards I go to occasionally. It has what appears to be a fairly new reservoir and it's full of wiper fluid, so I know it doesn't leak. I can grab it for you the next time I'm there.

colin86325 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2012, 07:26:42 AM »

Thank you Keflaman! That's very kind. I'm going to see if I can rig this tank to work but if not, I'll give you a shout to grab that tank.

Chers,
Colin

keflaman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2012, 07:18:09 PM »

No problem. I was up there last week getting some body parts for a member on R3V and there's some other items he wants, so I'll be going up there in a week or two. I'll grab it regardless and if you don't need it I'm sure someone will.