George wrote:
> I can remember seeing inserts for pitted slave cylinder calipers some
> time in the past 30 years. Are these still available, how would I fit
> them and are there any problems? I don't really have any pitting in
> mine, but I have had a problem keeping the outer seals located. I
> assumed that selecting a socket that fits exactly into the bore and
> hammering the seal in with it would expand them into the bore
> correctly, so why should 2 of them come out while I was reassembling
> the calipers? Is there anything else to do?
>
> In UK, a refurbished pair of calipers cost about $600. I just paid
> over $100 for a fuel pump. I think that this is expensive and for
> light things it could well be cheaper to get them from The States.
> Does anyone know a dealer who would export?
>
> From a big brake bleeding job in the past I have about 5 litres of
> brake fluid, that may be contaminated with water now. Is it possible
> to boil the water off or does the fluid boil first. It is quite clean.
> What is brake fluid anyway?
>
> Thanks, George.
Here's a general page on brake fluid -
< http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brake_fluid
>.
Since you are in the U.K., heed the Girling
discussion. Remember to stick with the
specified DOT type. Never cross-contaminate
Silicone (DOT 5) with mineral or glycol based
fluids.
Link on boiling points:
< http://v8sho.com/SHO/BrakeFluid.htm
>
I've never heard of salvaging wet fluid. I
would guess that an old DeLaval centrifugal
lube-oil separator might work but I have no clue
as to setup or adjustments. DeLaval is now
better known for dairy equipment than for it's
fuel and oil separators.
We gladly accept all the Sterling we can get our
hands on! And, your Barclay's card should be
good here.
Google is your friend: < international corvette
parts >
One of the larger outfits is Eckler's in
Florida. Phone number at the top of the webpage
will not work from the U.K. Here are the
international numbers:
International Sales: 1-321-269-9651.
IIRC, dial a zero first.
International Fax: 1-321-385-2102
Online: http://www.ecklers.com
email: < intsales@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Ask for a C3 catalog.
and, here's a link to Flow Chevrolet:
< http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/
>
sometimes good for a part number.
There are many other fine outfits here that will
ship internationally -- most accept VISA, MC,
AMEX. AFAIK none of them will ship COD to the
U.K.
If you see one that interests you, ask here for
someone's experience with the outfit.
--
pj
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