89 300E New Reservoir grommets/pumps leak

[mpc]

I just installed new reservoir grommets and new pumps and the fluid still drips around both grommet seals. Was I supposed to use some tupe of sealant before inserting the grommets into the reservoir? I did clean the area very well before application, and the new pumps are pushed all the way down. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[lorainfurniture]

I take it you are talking about the windshield washer res?

Did you buy those grommets at the dealer? They should require a decent amount of force to seat them properly. Do they look like they are all the way down?

[mpc]

Yes, windshield washer reservoir. Thanks for the tip....the washers went in very easily. I found the problem. The OEM grommets I purchased were for the coolant lines. Funny thing is they matched the ones I removed. Thanks again for your help.

[jlostlen]

i found that it is very easy to install them if you first place the grommet in the hole, then set the pump into the grommet, I believe this is the way that they were designed to install. I nearly squashed the bottom of the reservoir by first trying to put the pump and grommet in at the same time.

[jlostlen]

also, i found my pump for 12$ and grommet for 1$ at www.auto-hausaz.com without the hyphen -

[macdrone]

I have found those seals to be pesky. I have 2 because of the headlight washers. I did cheat with a clear silicone sealant for one side let it dry ten pushed in pump, cause shrunk rubber can sometimes just not be pliable enough to seal.