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[isuras2]

The windshield washer reservoir tab that attaches to the right side (passenger side) fender has broken off. Is there a good way to reattach it with some epoxy or something?
Thanks,
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Rob
'80 931 (sold)
'80 924 NA (sold)
Former Omaha Crew

[Smoothie]

I don't think there's a glue that will hold that back on. Plastic welding is probably the correct solution, but you might just have to settle for a length of nylon strapping wrapped around and bolted to the fender.
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"..it's made in Germany. You know the Germans always make good stuff."


'82 924T, US version, dark green metallic, 5 speed Audi 016G gearbox

[!tom]

Mine was leaking from around one of the tabs, and the previous owner had obviously attempted a repair (unssuccesfully). I peeled off the old goo that had been used before, and laid a bead of Shoe Goo (AKA Automotive Goop, Marine Goop, Household Goop, etc.) around the tab. This was succesfull in stopping the leak, and I wouldn't be surprised if (based on my previous experience with the product) it were strong enough to hold the tank in too.
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78 924 NA
5-lug

[StienbargerR]

Yeah, those reservoirs are pretty crummy. Mine was patched up as well, it didnt work so I just pitched it. It is fastened down in 2 other spots as well, unless you have that little square one. You could probly get away with just gooing it, or maybe an epoxy.

Ryan
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1978 924 NA
-250lb lowering springs, Euro Pistons

[emoore924]

Never had to do it but you might want to consider repairing the broken tab with FRP (fiberglass). It is easy to work with and sets up pretty quick. Might work nicely for this. The question will probably be whether the resin would stick to the plastic well enough with all the expansion and contraction -- it might be too stiff relative to the plastic and eventually delaminate..., so it might be one of those "try it and see if it works" things.

just a thought