DUMB QUESTION #5: Under hood reservoir??

[matt930s]

But why a separate new thread for each question?

MattR

[thefaculty]

Originally Posted by matt930s

But why a separate new thread for each question?

MattR

Oh shoot - sorry Matt, is that not how it should run? I'll make a single thread for this car then with any question I might have. Sorry, I thought different questions would only get answered if I posted them separately. Damn that must have been annoying. Sorry.

[jac1976]

Posting the questions individually is fine. You’re more likely to catch someone’s eye with the question in the subject line. Moreover, why wait until you assemble a group of questions before posting? Carry on.

[Strygaldwir]

The window washer reservoir is in the left side fender.

[James Brown]

ALL fluids are incompressible therefore, even water can be used in the brakes. Boiling point is a bit low but it will work just fine!

[Canada Kev]

Originally Posted by Strygaldwir

The window washer reservoir is in the left side fender.

Yep, in front of the driver side front wheel. Filler is under the fuel door next to the gas cap.

[Mike Andrew]

Break down and buy Bentley and 101 Projects now. Since you are going to be a DIY'er, you will need them sooner than later. When, at some point in the future, you see their grease stained and dog eared pages, you will take great satisfaction in all you have done to your car. I have found that those 2 books and this forum are all I need to complete 99% of my projects.

Welcome to the forum and to the joy of owning one of these special cars.

[jac1976]

Originally Posted by Mike Andrew

Break down and buy Bentley and 101 Projects now. Since you are going to be a DIY'er, you will need them sooner than later. When, at some point in the future, you see their grease stained and dog eared pages, you will take great satisfaction in all you have done to your car. I have found that those 2 books and this forum are all I need to complete 99% of my projects.

Welcome to the forum and to the joy of owning one of these special cars.

Agreed. And if buying these items used, keep in mind the “grease stained and dog eared pages” may not reflect your knowledge. Ask me how I know.

[schoward]

"Break down and buy Bentley and 101 Projects now"

Did this 15 years ago and still refer to them often. 101 projects for the early easy fixes and Bentley for more advanced projects is how it went for me.

When I bought my 911, I didn't even know how to open the engine lid to check the oil, or have a clue how to get the targa top off and on.

Enjoy the car and the 'reveal' process. Good news is that most everything makes sense and is easy to work on once you get into it.

[Trakrat]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

You will progress to the point of buying the Motive power bleeder some day. It's $50 and pressurizes the air on top of you brake fluid so you can crawl underneath and bust the caliper bleeders loose and bleed your brake system solo.

Instead of posting a pic of the giant pool of brake fluid on your garage floor along with the OMG what have I done freak out question, plug off that side port with a short piece of hose with a couple of hose clamps and a small bolt in the outbound side of the hose. Seal that port off.

That is an overflow vent. The Motive allows you to force fluid from the Motive container into the brake reservoir. It will vent onto floor if not sealed off.

Thank me later.

Ask me how I know.

Wow... that sounds like a useful tool. I'll have to look into that, as I'm getting ready to take apart all of my brakes.

[irl]

Whatever you do, do not start take it completely apart thinking you are going to restore it. Do one thing at a time, keep it roadworthy. WAY too many new members start stripping and years go by as it sits on jack stand in parts. Don’t pul it apart, one project at a time, trust me

[pmax]

Originally Posted by thefaculty

Some places I have read that it is a second reservoir for some kind of concentrated window cleaning solution. In others I am told it is for brake fluid!

Never tried it myself but probably can be used to clean windows too, brake fluid that is. It definitely works as a paint stripper.

Owner's manual and Bentley are must-haves if you intend to DIY.

[Iciclehead]

Originally Posted by thefaculty

Thanks so much everyone (well almost everyone!). As many of you have been awesome enough to point out, we all have a day one and this is mine. So to those kind enough to invest their own time in help guys like me out and simple thank you doesn't feel enough. I may be very slowly learning about this new adventure but, in turn, I am rapidly learning that the Pelican community seems to be truly unique in it's comradarery and willingness to help others. I'm gonna learn a lot from you guys and, some day, maybe I can pass it on to someone in a similar position as I find myself in today.

So, to those of you how have helped out, thank you again.

I'm off to top up the washer fluid! I'll let you know how it goes! lol

Looks like I am late to the party, sounds like you are getting good advice. As for the intensive washer tank, take care of it.....I have been looking for one to add to my '89 project and they appear to be unobtainium new or used...

Dennis

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by Jameel

Get Wayne's 101 book...

Yes, while newbie questions are welcome here, the book was written to answer most of them...

https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopcart/BOOK/POR_BOOK_bkptec_pg3.htm

-Wayne

[HorstP]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

I don't think thefaculty indicates he is Jewish.

What is your major malfunction? Describe it or STFU.

I have seen many punk ass chumps on this forum before. You gonna respond or are you gonna use your head and go away?

Make your decision.

Bob,

I want to sincerely apologize to you and the original poster, apparently I used wrong wording and it was misunderstood. Not sure exactly which words but anyway, I enjoy this forum and also don't want to be called any names here...

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by HorstP

Bob,

I want to sincerely apologize to you and the original poster, apparently I used wrong wording and it was misunderstood.

I received the message as you saying to me I was a fool for telling the OP something about his car that he was too new to understand.

It was a completely benign comment that I offered up. Maybe even helpful.

Apology accepted and I apologize for attacking you to that degree.

See you on the board soon. All good.