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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 04:56 AM
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Default Fluid on windshield?

Anyone get, what appears to be water, coming up from under the hood on to the windshield under HEAVY acceleration?
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 06:52 AM
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Did you just fill your windshield washer tank?
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Originally Posted by 87SAM
Did you just fill your windshield washer tank?
Nope, I did not.
Thanks for the response.

The only thing that comes to mind right now is condensation from the airconditioner. I do know I have had it running, but, not sure if it happened while it was off.
I will be sure to try it after not running the AC for awhile.
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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It's a common occurrence for w/s washer fluid to come out the washer spout during acceleration. You can lower the level, or put a restrictor valve in the line to the washer outlets. There have been threads about it in the past, and it was suggested that Ford makes such a valve for a few bucks that will plug into the line. You might try going to Google and search for C5 windshield washer leaks when accelerating. You'll notice that it pools a little on the black tray under the wipers also.
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Post #27 has the part number of the ford valve:

http://www.z06vette.com/forums/f4/wa...90/index2.html
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Thanks guys, this place is outstanding!!!
I LOVE the comments on the "other site" i.e.,
"The car"pissing itself" sounds about right it only happens under hard excelleration.......it's good to know that people drive them like that, if you have had no WW fluid on the window your not driving hard enough!!!!!"
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Always hear it was "tears of joy".
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Always hear it was "tears of joy".
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