Washer Fluid Leak

E92Adan · 09-30-2023, 03:56 PM

Parked my car in the driveway last night, shop i picked it up from added some washer fluid, IDrive use to say washer fluid was low. Woke up to a puddle on the front passenger wheel behind the tire. As I’ve reas on forums looks like it’s the tank leaking, maybe a crack or something. Warning for low fluid is back on. I don’t use the washer fluid either way way as it doesn’t see rain or really anything. No point in fixing it I assume if I don’t use it? Or will a simple seal paste fix the issue, thanks!

RocketyMan · 09-30-2023, 09:28 PM

Get a new pump and/or grommet. Most likely the pump. They break.

roastbeef · 09-30-2023, 09:48 PM

its likely the pump seal. you can access it by taking off the tire and rear fender liner. you do not have to take off the fender. easy fix. get in there and see what exactly it is.

fs34 · 10-01-2023, 10:07 AM

Had the same problem, replaced the pump and it resolved the problem. The only part for this car that I bought from autozone. 3 years later, still works great.

BP709 · 10-02-2023, 12:30 AM

Super common for them to leak right out of the pump body. Replace pump, grommet and you’ll be good to go.

E92Adan · 10-02-2023, 12:33 AM

Photo reference: I’ll take a look at it maybe tomorrow, but regardless the liquid is not greasy/oily and is blue. I don’t use the washers so I really don’t care 😹 I’ll see how big the leak is and if I decide to fix it I’ll let you guys know, thanks for the responses

amrazM · 10-02-2023, 04:24 AM

buy a new pump and grommet then send it, its too early in the year for us to assume the tank is cracked, usually only happens when some idiot fills it way too diluted.

krudmunk · 10-02-2023, 09:05 AM

had same issue. replaced pump and leak went away.

Davisca455 · 10-02-2023, 02:22 PM

Sounds familiar.
Mine was a simple fix.
Original pump loses its ability to seal, so BMW redesigned the pump.
Attached is the new pump part number.

RocketyMan · 10-02-2023, 02:56 PM

Awesome...that should really help out the OP.

Helmsman · 10-03-2023, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davisca455

Sounds familiar.
Mine was a simple fix.
Original pump loses its ability to seal, so BMW redesigned the pump.
Attached is the new pump part number.

This is one of many good reasons to keep M3Post close to the chest. Bloody great input mate.

09-30-2023, 03:56 PM	#1
E92Adan Private First Class 27 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Washer Fluid Leak Parked my car in the driveway last night, shop i picked it up from added some washer fluid, IDrive use to say washer fluid was low. Woke up to a puddle on the front passenger wheel behind the tire. As I’ve reas on forums looks like it’s the tank leaking, maybe a crack or something. Warning for low fluid is back on. I don’t use the washer fluid either way way as it doesn’t see rain or really anything. No point in fixing it I assume if I don’t use it? Or will a simple seal paste fix the issue, thanks!
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09-30-2023, 09:28 PM	#2
RocketyMan First Lieutenant 231 Rep 350 Posts Drives: E53 X5, E83 X3, E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E93 [10.00]	Get a new pump and/or grommet. Most likely the pump. They break. __________________ 2008 BMW M3 E93 MT R135 └┼┼┼ ..246
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09-30-2023, 09:48 PM	#3
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	its likely the pump seal. you can access it by taking off the tire and rear fender liner. you do not have to take off the fender. easy fix. get in there and see what exactly it is. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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10-01-2023, 10:07 AM	#4
fs34 Lieutenant 397 Rep 417 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (1)	Had the same problem, replaced the pump and it resolved the problem. The only part for this car that I bought from autozone. 3 years later, still works great.
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10-02-2023, 12:30 AM	#5
BP709 Private First Class 230 Rep 191 Posts Drives: BMW F97 X3m, Harrop E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Super common for them to leak right out of the pump body. Replace pump, grommet and you’ll be good to go.
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10-02-2023, 12:33 AM	#6
E92Adan Private First Class 27 Rep 149 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2023 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Photo reference: I’ll take a look at it maybe tomorrow, but regardless the liquid is not greasy/oily and is blue. I don’t use the washers so I really don’t care 😹 I’ll see how big the leak is and if I decide to fix it I’ll let you guys know, thanks for the responses Attached Images
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10-02-2023, 04:24 AM	#7
amrazM mTekMods 2143 Rep 2,902 Posts Drives: like a granny. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manhatan iTrader: (1)	buy a new pump and grommet then send it, its too early in the year for us to assume the tank is cracked, usually only happens when some idiot fills it way too diluted. __________________ 2011 Frozen Black/Fox Red E90 M3 650+WHP G-Power Supercharged First DCT to Manual Conversion Worldwide KW CS, BBS RI-A, BW Headers, Snow 2.5
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10-02-2023, 09:05 AM	#8
krudmunk Captain 343 Rep 826 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	had same issue. replaced pump and leak went away.
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10-02-2023, 02:22 PM	#9
Davisca455 Captain 2208 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Davis, California iTrader: (0)	Sounds familiar. Mine was a simple fix. Original pump loses its ability to seal, so BMW redesigned the pump. Attached is the new pump part number. Attached Images __________________ Chris, 2008 E92
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RocketyMan First Lieutenant 231 Rep 350 Posts Drives: E53 X5, E83 X3, E93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E93 [10.00]	Awesome...that should really help out the OP. __________________ 2008 BMW M3 E93 MT R135 └┼┼┼ ..246
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