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1972 Opel Manta Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake fluid, Brake line, Bump.
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Asked on July 31, 2011

Carb toutching master brake cylinder

Hi i have an opel manta 1972 with 2 weber 40 side draughts>teh brake fluid resivior has been removed to accomodate the weber>now the weber bumps against the pipes on the master cylinder >i whould like a plan to either move the master cylinder or what>im not clued up with engines but want to rebuild this car to learn..Thanx Quinten
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Replied on October 9, 2011

We only deal with direct fit parts. If the carb is touching the steel brake line, see if you can bend the line slightly so it doesn't touch. Make sure not to kink the line.

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