Volvo 240 M/C reservoir

MURZI · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject:

I would try CIP1 or west coast metric or similar vendor and order a new seal/seals.
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EMPIImp69 · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:52 pm Post subject:

Hi I have the Volvo 240 resevoir, but one of the grommets seems to have a slight leak. They are the correct 13mm grommets for the resevoir. And it is a new master cylinder. Is it possible that these grommets can wear out this quick or or can I somehow use some kind of silicone to stop the leak? thanks
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Endoboy · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:20 pm Post subject:

MURZI · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject:

I can get my hands on these things if you are not in a hurry. Have you tried the local junkyards? I bet I can get one in five minutes in any junkyard.

Anywho, try these guys. They have at least 50 240's in stock.
GERMAN AUTO RECYCLERS
2433 Florida Blvd. Denham Springs, LA. 70726
(225)667-2600 • (866)BMW-GUYS
(866)269-4897
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Elwood · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2007 5:49 pm Post subject:

I imagine theres a Volvo forum out there with tons of Volvo Geeks who are as into Volvo's as we are into VW's. Well maybe not that into them but finding a forum like that and would probably be a good source.

Figure there are people who own these changing out their MC and they come new with a reervior, so they gotta a spare. If they n=knew there was a demand then they might not throw them in the trash.

Besides another possibility is that repair shops would be a better source then wreckers.

I got mine off a guy on Ebay, he had a MC up for sale with the reservior on it. So I Emailed him and said "hey, would you be willing to sell the reservior off of that thing" He said sure $15 shipped.

So do some looking.

JimA · Samba Member Joined: August 17, 2005 Posts: 370

I called around Arizona today to three different Volvo wreckers. They all said they didn't have a reservoir and one said he couldn't sell a used one anyway... My impression was they didn't want to take the time... Any other ideas where I can buy a used one?
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clonebug · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 8:42 am Post subject:

Usually says the brand on the side of the M/C

Varga
ATE

Or measure the nipples.

Clonebug

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How can I tell if I have a stock mc or a varga?
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jp16v · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 6:02 am Post subject:

FYI,
I was having a terrible time finding a 240 M/C reservoir at a junk yard. Out here in Eastern NC, there's not very much in the way of european cars (running or not running). After a search, I came across this site and contacted their parts people. It may seem a little steep for a plastic part, but I got a clean 240 reservoir for $25 shipped.

This may be an option for someone who's having difficulty locating one like I was...

email: info at swedishengineering dot com

MURZI, thanks for the idea... the reservoir fits beautifully (like oem).

SiggyManx#33 · Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 7:02 am Post subject:

Thanks Murzi.......

MURZI · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject:

Just buy a beetle master cylinder for a 67 up beetle......any kind. Pull the nipples and measure them with an open end wrench, they will be 10mm or 13mm. If 10mm get a rabbit res... easy I have one for you, If 13mm use the Volvo res. That is it. Don't buy a super beetle style.

and yes after looking at the first m/c that IS for a bus....DON't get that one.

Any parts house should have a 67 up beetle MC, but the ad on the samba will work fine ...just don't get the super variety.
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SiggyManx#33 · Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 7:17 am Post subject:

Wow,

I thought this was easier, considering I already have the conversion on another car.

Murzi, I will defer to you since you since this tip is your creation. I believe your link is the same product that I originally posted up? If so I may have been on the right track. It was just the bus wording that threw me off.

In the hopes of saving a few pennies of going the CIP1 route, will this work?

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=418031

If not, I'll just pan down and go with the CIP1 unit.

Thanks for the time.

It is for sure a volvo ressy that I am using.

MURZI · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject:

order this:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D211%2D611%2D021%2DAA

and this:
http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=VWC-211-611-817-A+&Search1=Search

and get a Volvo res.......
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rterfert · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:22 pm Post subject:

OK never mind I'll let him hunt for himself

MURZI · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject:

That M/C is WRONG!!! It is for a Super....has the mounting ears in the wrong clock position.

Siggy...call me at 985-807-6879 Thursday during the day. I will explain it all to you...........
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rterfert · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:20 pm Post subject:

Do a search for
VW BEETLE MASTER CLYINDER

113-611-015BD

rterfert · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject:

MURZI · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject:

The M/C you showed WAS a varga M/C .....look at the description......

"VWC-211-611-021-AA - MASTER CYLINDER - TRW/VARGA BRAND - MADE IN BRASIL - BUS 71-79 - (SEE NOTES ABOUT GROMMETS and RESERVOIR)"

The varga takes the Volvo, ATE german takes the rabbit.

Get A M/C then find the right res.

It is all a matter of nipple size.

Simple huh?
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SiggyManx#33 · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:33 pm Post subject:

Thank you. That is the answer I was looking for. I can't find anyone that stipulates BUG / Varga Masters.

I'll keep looking

rterfert · Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:19 pm Post subject:


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