 Fuel Tank and Master Cylinder Leaks--HELP!!, DIY or Mechanic Job for newbie?? |
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| 2pointOH |
 Oct 5 2005, 04:36 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 27-June 05 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 4,335  |
Hey all--
Smelling fuel and noticing fluid leaks under the 914 and had a mechanic inspect. Said I need to repair/recondition my fuel tank and my master cylinder is leaking fluid. Regarding the tank--would it be better to have him repair this (send away and a 3-4 week project--don't know price yet), replce with NOS if available or try to recondition on my own?? Not sure on the Master Cylinder leaks--safe to drive or could my brakes fail at any time?? Also said 3 of my 4 wheels (custome Forgeline alloys) are bent and need fixed/reconditioned and then need to balance/align before repairing brakes--expected costs? Recomendations? Thanks--John |
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| 736conver |
Oct 5 2005, 08:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Both the MC and the gas tank could turn into bigger problems. Also could lead to DWD. If your MC is leaking you need to replace it. If the brake lines are corroded you will most likely be replacing more then the MC, it all depends if they break free or just plain break. You wont know whats going on with the gas tank untill you inspect more. If its a good tank you may just have to replace some seals. Its a good time to replace the sock/filter inside the tank and get it cleaned for about $50. If you need a replacement tank just look around here or ebay they always pop up. Cheap too.
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2pointOH Fuel Tank and Master Cylinder Leaks--HELP!! Oct 5 2005, 04:36 PM
Mueller ouch...sounds like some money going out the door s... Oct 5 2005, 04:49 PM MecGen Hey man
Pulling the tank is a good job for you...... Oct 5 2005, 05:40 PM SirAndy <... Oct 5 2005, 06:49 PM dmenche914 Gawd!!! a few hundered for a tank... Oct 5 2005, 08:01 PM 914GT John,
If you're going to tackle these project... Oct 5 2005, 08:57 PM jsteele22 <... Oct 6 2005, 08:49 PM
bd1308 if its you braking system, please please don't... Oct 6 2005, 09:16 PM |
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