alloy or stainless steel clutch fluid reservoir?

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Post Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:53 pm

does anyone know where i could purchase the above item in either form off the shelf as i need one asap. :thumb:
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Post Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:07 pm

You may be able to get one from a motor bike to fit :?:
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Post Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:18 pm

you shouldnt use a alloy one as the fuilds will react will the alloy but you can put a top sleeve on it like mirage do for the e30 pas bottle they might even make you one
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Post Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:29 pm

alloy brake callipers seem to cope ok with the fluid :mad:
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Post Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:36 am

I have a brake fliuid stainless stell one in my grage somewhere. Brand new casue i couldn't be bothered to put it on my car. Drop me a pm if it's the same thing.
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Post Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:02 pm

thanks for the offer but unfortunately its the clutch fluid bottle :( my standard plastic bottle has melted with the heat from my turbo after a hard thrashing,my turbo was glowing red hot winkeye i also need to reposition it and fit some heatshields .more jobs for the 'to do' list :wink: