Windshield Washer tank and Meth... Question.

Big Tom · 09-09-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

If mine leaked like that I would surely go back to a trunk setup. I honestly tried to get away from meth and just run straight pump gas but the car is too damn slow!

Question is if you discover it before something bad happens?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-09-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Tom

Question is if you discover it before something bad happens?

Depends. Hopefully the low fluid sensor catches it

Methanol can just as easily leak in any other location on its way to the trunk. Just playing devils advocate here.

Big Tom · 09-09-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@topgearsolutions

Depends. Hopefully the low fluid sensor catches it

Methanol can just as easily leak in any other location on its way to the trunk. Just playing devils advocate here.

Sure, but the difference is that this specific leak in our windshield pump is a known problem...

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-09-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Tom

Sure, but the difference is that this specific leak in our windshield pump is a known problem...

I'll keep it in mind, thank you.

Skydive · 09-09-2011, 04:40 PM

Two things:

It's very difficult to get 50/50 methanol to water mixtures to ignite. Try it CAREFULLY, but try it if you wish. Beware that methanol burns with a colorless flame, so pay attention. (I used a propane torch.)

Some cold weather windshield wiper/de-icer solution is nearly 48% methanol, and manufacturers do not specify enhanced handling caution, nor is unusual fire hazard specified on the regulatory MSDS sheet for this formulation.

I encourage everyone to do their own homework, but I'm comfortable at 50/50 in the washer tank.

Syndicategt · 09-09-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Skydive

I encourage everyone to do their own homework, but I'm comfortable at 50/50 in the washer tank.

The OP is not worried about the % mixture in the tank, but rather filling the tank after a track session when the vehicle is still very hot and having some spill on a turbo/exhaust mani. I know it's not a direct flame, but even 50/50% mix will combust on 1000 deg. metal. Then again, methanol is no more dangerous than what we fill out gas tanks with.

Skydive · 09-09-2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

The OP is not worried about the % mixture in the tank, but rather filling the tank after a track session when the vehicle is still very hot and having some spill on a turbo/exhaust mani. I know it's not a direct flame, but even 50/50% mix will combust on 1000 deg. metal. Then again, methanol is no more dangerous than what we fill out gas tanks with.

Correct... In that respect, gasoline is more flammable than is methanol, but we don't carry gasoline in the washer reservoir, nor does gasoline burn in a colorless flame.

I'm still very comfortable at 50/50.

-Michael

Rotorocious · 09-21-2011, 06:28 PM

Anybody replace their leaking WW pump and have a leak again?
I don't want to buy a new pump and have it leak again later on.

dzenno · 09-21-2011, 06:55 PM

50/50 very likely won't combust, as in cause a flame, if spilled in/around the turbo area...it'll just evaporate very quickly..I've filled/refilled my meth tank who knows how many times with various mixes, I'm not worried at allwith a 50/50 mix

statelax3 · 09-21-2011, 08:29 PM

where do you all buy your meth? i am looking more and more into going with meth but i have no clue where to buy it. also can you turn the meth on and off easily from inside the car?

ttbmer · 09-21-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by statelax3

where do you all buy your meth? i am looking more and more into going with meth but i have no clue where to buy it. also can you turn the meth on and off easily from inside the car?

VP M1 go to their website and I will show u the distributor closest to you. Mine is a company call Haycock 28miles away. On and off from inside the car yes, at least with the pwm kit from Vishnu.

statelax3 · 09-21-2011, 09:02 PM

thanks for the heads up. one of the nascar (gag me) shops here has it. only 1 mile from my office.

dbjb · 09-22-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dzenno

50/50 very likely won't combust, as in cause a flame, if spilled in/around the turbo area...it'll just evaporate very quickly..I've filled/refilled my meth tank who knows how many times with various mixes, I'm not worried at allwith a 50/50 mix

What about 75/25? With California's crappy 91 octane, I need an octane boost.

geterdone · 09-23-2011, 05:16 AM

What is the size of the windshield washer reservoir?

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Skydive First Lieutenant 5 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Two things: It's very difficult to get 50/50 methanol to water mixtures to ignite. Try it *CAREFULLY*, but try it if you wish. Beware that methanol burns with a colorless flame, so pay attention. (I used a propane torch.) Some cold weather windshield wiper/de-icer solution is nearly 48% methanol, and manufacturers do not specify enhanced handling caution, nor is unusual fire hazard specified on the regulatory MSDS sheet for this formulation. I encourage everyone to do their own homework, but I'm comfortable at 50/50 in the washer tank. __________________ DD: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan Weekends: 2004 Porsche 911 C4S
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statelax3 Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 991.1 GTS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: charlotte nc iTrader: (0)	where do you all buy your meth? i am looking more and more into going with meth but i have no clue where to buy it. also can you turn the meth on and off easily from inside the car?
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statelax3 Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 991.1 GTS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: charlotte nc iTrader: (0)	thanks for the heads up. one of the nascar (gag me) shops here has it. only 1 mile from my office.
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