Thanks for the MM Oil tip. I've got a few bottles laying around and I'll
give it a shot.
Cheers,
Jim Rowan
60 Sprite
On Mon, 2 Mar 1998, Editors, Molecular Vision wrote:
> If you were very spirited in your driving and the mc was full up to the
> neck, I'd expect some to seep out around the cap; mine always does, and
> I've had 3 different caps on this car. I've never heard of using an o-ring,
> but I know that Home Depot sells the correct size as I bought some to make
> my home-made EZ bleed.
>
> Caps from the smaller bottles of Marvel Mystery Oil are almost identical to
> the old metal cap originally on my parts car. I think that the plastic ones
> give cleaner venting, though.
>
> >This past weekend I took the Sprite out for the first spirited driving
> >session of the year. All went well but while doing the post-drive under
> >bonnet check I noticed a buildup of brake fluid on top of the master
> >cylinder and the sides were moist. It has never done this before. Could it
> >just be a cap that no longer seals properly?...Any similar experiences
> >out there?
> >
> >Also, does anyone know where to get a repo of an original metal
> >cap? Couldn't find one in the big 3 (VB, Moss, Mini mania).
> >
>
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