mk I brake reservoir leaking
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- Cetane Booster
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mk I brake reservoir leaking
Seems like this part (811 611 301) is no longer available. Is there a way to find one that will fit from another car? Is there a database somewhere for reservoir barb spacing? What do you do in this situation? We're all going to have this problem eventually.
82 pickup 1.6 n/a
350,000 + miles lost to broken odo
11mm block, 12mm head
350,000 + miles lost to broken odo
11mm block, 12mm head
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- Turbo Charger
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Re: mk I brake reservoir leaking
These guys sell a MK1 alloy one for ~125 USD:
http://www.fastbunnymetalwerks.com/fast ... metalwerks
Easy peasy.
Some folks have switched out the entire MC & booster.
Not so easy.
Other option?
I'm thinkin 3D printing, using PTEG plastic (same as the bottles).
Some issues:
I don't have a reservoir in front of me to model, they are like 100USD if you can get one.
The originals look like they're made in two pieces, a good method to weld halves together would be needed to do the same.
PS ECS lists them for ~60usd, not sure if they really have em.
http://www.fastbunnymetalwerks.com/fast ... metalwerks
Easy peasy.
Some folks have switched out the entire MC & booster.
Not so easy.
Other option?
I'm thinkin 3D printing, using PTEG plastic (same as the bottles).
Some issues:
I don't have a reservoir in front of me to model, they are like 100USD if you can get one.
The originals look like they're made in two pieces, a good method to weld halves together would be needed to do the same.
PS ECS lists them for ~60usd, not sure if they really have em.
Have a nice day.
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'91 Jetta ECOdiesel TD - clean & complete (less motor/tranny) for sale
'82 Westy Vanagon 1.9 N/A - 23.5mpg
'86 Jetta TD - 45-50mpg
'81 Dasher Wagon 1.6 N/A - 52mpg
'84 Wasserboxer - DOA, parts donor
'94 Passat wagon VR6
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'82 Caddy 1.6 N/A - Sold
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Re: mk I brake reservoir leaking
So the plastic is cracked? or the grommets between the master and reservoir leak?
When I get a new master I use the old grommets,.. since the new grommets that come with the master seem to leak sometimes.
When I get a new master I use the old grommets,.. since the new grommets that come with the master seem to leak sometimes.
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'84 1.6TD Rabbit with a VNT-15 turbo, still setup to run on vegetable oil.
'84 GTI with 1.7TD pistons and intercooled.
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Re: mk I brake reservoir leaking
Ive had those grommets turn real soft and bad.
If its them, i have some, havent looked at them, but they werent leaking when the car was running. Pm me if you want me to check
If its them, i have some, havent looked at them, but they werent leaking when the car was running. Pm me if you want me to check
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