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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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Brake Master Cylinder

I can't get the damn tank to go on the master cylinder. It is a reman from auto zone. I try and try and I can't get the thing to go on it right. Maybe I am not strong enough to do it by myself. I am following all of the directions. It just does't want to do on no matter how hard I push on the damn thing. I have everything lubed and it doesn't seem to help... Any suggestions or experiences with this? I need help, I want the thing on the road tomrrow, or friday.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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thats kinda odd....most of the ones i've replaced have the tanks attached to it. but again, i dont buy stuff from autozone or pep-boys; I get my stuff from the parts distributor who has better quality parts AND its cheaper too!! Sorry cant help ya.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 11:10 PM
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i just press firmly and wigle a bit it should snap in place.
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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you could try pressing it in with a vice, but you might mess up the tank if it really dosent fit...
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Old Feb 25, 2004 | 11:25 PM
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Try putting a little grease around the seals the the tank.

Then try again. Wiggle & press. It should go on with some pressure.

Good Luck!
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 05:47 AM
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yeah that thing was a bitch when I had to change mine out. If I ever have to change one out I'm gonna get the one with the tank.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 09:37 AM
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Yea i think i just need some help with it. I think me and my dad can get it down, me on one side and him on the other. I can't wait to drive my car again, feel the power of the rotary when the secondaries kick open at 4 grand. Much better than the doggy 240sx I am driving. It was my car over the summer when I was putting my motor in, god it is slow in comparison.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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Do you mind if I ask how much a reman was? I got my new one for $130 shipped. It came with the tank so I didn't have to switch em. Here.
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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it was 52.99 including tax
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