Bl**dy clutch fluid reservoir cover...
Bl**dy clutch fluid reservoir cover...
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The_Edge

Original Poster:

958 posts

235 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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So... Who's come up with a genius solution to the ridiculous "glue it on every time" solution for the already awkward cover over the clutch fluid reservoir? idea

Or is it (another rolleyes) one of those little things we just live with?

Incidentally - I'm assuming it has a cover for a good reason, I.e. There's something sensitive under there somewhere?

mart 63

2,567 posts

273 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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I think water can get into footwell if it aint sealed.

The_Edge

Original Poster:

958 posts

235 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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mart 63 said:
I think water can get into footwell if it aint sealed.
Hmmm scratchchin not just in through the windows then eh... wink

Lives under a cover, and doesn't go out in the rain, so I'll leave it off for now then - until I work out whether there's a problem or not.

Gray_101

1,118 posts

219 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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I've never re sealed mine, I just put the 2 screws in.

My cars never leaked water into the cabin so far

robsco

7,875 posts

205 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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Gray_101 said:
My cars never leaked water into the cabin so far
Lucky you! smile

C3BER

4,714 posts

252 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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I agree it's a bloody stupid idea when it's one of those fluid checks your supposed to do. Perhaps longer screws and a rubber gasket would have been a better idea.

Boatbuoy

1,975 posts

191 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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robsco said:
Gray_101 said:
My cars never leaked water into the cabin so far
Lucky you! smile
Same as Gray_101, I was worried about having to re-seal mine, but turns out I'm lucky too!

BazMV6

451 posts

224 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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My cover is still on the window ledge in the garage...

Ireland

3,517 posts

243 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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I've never glued it, I just put duck tape on it, and I've driven it in all sorts of weather with no water leaks.

ukkid35

6,411 posts

202 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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Ireland said:
I've never glued it, I just put duck tape on it, and I've driven it in all sorts of weather with no water leaks.
Sounds absurd, and may damage the paintwork, but I've used duck tape to try to keep the bonnet closed before I fixed the closing mechanism.

The_Edge

Original Poster:

958 posts

235 months

Saturday 4th February 2012
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ukkid35 said:
Sounds absurd, and may damage the paintwork, but I've used duck tape to try to keep the bonnet closed before I fixed the closing mechanism.
A versatile, universal tool indeed silly

FUBAR

17,065 posts

267 months

Monday 6th February 2012
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Ive never had a problem getting the cover off or on








that's what I pay people for hehe

The_Edge

Original Poster:

958 posts

235 months

Monday 6th February 2012
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FUBAR said:
Ive never had a problem getting the cover off or on








that's what I pay people for hehe
Hahahaha beer

My kinda mechanic. I'm a little disappointed however that you even know there IS a cover...

FUBAR

17,065 posts

267 months

Monday 6th February 2012
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I can read you know rolleyes

wink

The_Edge

Original Poster:

958 posts

235 months

Tuesday 7th February 2012
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Wonder if I could fashion a cover, probably 2 parts, that seals "whats underneath" but leaves the cap exposed so checking/top ups are possible without taking the whole thing out... scratchchin