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ATE Reservoir, where can I buy one
pigeondave - 10/6/24 at 09:35 PM

Hi all,

As title really.

After cracking the original and fitting a cheap Chinease knock off which leaks.

Where could I find a complete reservoir 03.3558-0527.2

Or just the bottom part 03.3508-8010.1

The number 03.3508-8302.3 is not a direct replacement for 03.3508-8010.1 as the outlets are 8mm not 12mm, but the spacing is 85mm.

Would feel a lot safer having a nice thick plastic one.

nick205 - 11/6/24 at 11:13 AM

What donor car did the original come from?

https://www.burtonpower.com/ are good for Ford parts.

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/ are good for German, Swedish & French parts.

Don't overlook main dealers - sometimes more expensive, but sometimes have the correct parts.

JAG - 12/6/24 at 08:12 AM

Post a picture of the part you're looking for - someone may have one

pigeondave - 12/6/24 at 12:11 PM

It's a brake fluid reservoir rectangular about 49mm tall.
It's not sloped.
I can find them with 8mm outlets but not 12mm.

It appears that they're found on a T2.5 or T3 bus, but even then the outlets are sometimes 8mm.

I'll post a pic tonight.

I got the feeling I'm going to have to get some 8mm rubber bungs and use the 8mm version.

I looked on the two sites above but no joy.

nick205 - 12/6/24 at 02:13 PM

Just Kampers might have what your after


https://www.justkampers.com/vw-t2-split-screen-parts/t2-split-braking-system/brake-flui d-cleaners-tools-reservoirs-caps/211611301e-brake-reservoir-for-master-cylinder-conversion-on-vw-t2-split-1955-1967.html

pigeondave - 12/6/24 at 07:02 PM

quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Just Kampers might have what your after


https://www.justkampers.com/vw-t2-split-screen-parts/t2-split-braking-system/brake-flui d-cleaners-tools-reservoirs-caps/211611301e-brake-reservoir-for-master-cylinder-conversion-on-vw-t2-split-1955-1967.html


That's got the right outlets, but whats the make like its not ATE. I got a leaky cheap one, is this an expensive leaky one or can FTR automotive be trusted?

Great find

nick205 - 13/6/24 at 08:05 AM

quote:
Originally posted by pigeondave
quote:
Originally posted by nick205
Just Kampers might have what your after


https://www.justkampers.com/vw-t2-split-screen-parts/t2-split-braking-system/brake-flui d-cleaners-tools-reservoirs-caps/211611301e-brake-reservoir-for-master-cylinder-conversion-on-vw-t2-split-1955-1967.html


That's got the right outlets, but whats the make like its not ATE. I got a leaky cheap one, is this an expensive leaky one or can FTR automotive be trusted?

Great find



Can't answer on the product quality, but I do know a place that can help you further.

Try https://www.vwjim.co.uk/

(an old acquaintance and very very long time VW bus/beetle fanatic)

Mike Wood - 18/6/24 at 07:36 AM

Have you seen this that Merlin Motorsport sell: https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/twin-remote-reservoir-with-switch-pb000191 (also see: https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/s/brake-clutch-parts/brake-fluid-reservoirs)

stevebubs - 20/6/24 at 02:21 PM

https://alanhschofield.co.uk/ourparts/prod_7562248-Genuine-ATE-Brake-Fluid-Reservoir-86667-Dual-Circuit-211611301E.html any use? Not the same part number but....