LHM overflow

mark_l · Unread post by **mark_l** » 21 Oct 2003, 23:03

Hi, everybody!
Permanent wetness or pool on the top of LHM tank.
Level indicator-near upper ring (high position).
Thanks ahead for any suggestion.[:D]

JohnD · Unread post by **JohnD** » 21 Oct 2003, 23:18

Has the fluid been changed or topped-up recently? Apart from the mess, it won't do harm. If you dip a finger in the tank, you should just manage to reach the surface.

mark_l · Unread post by **mark_l** » 22 Oct 2003, 01:38

Yes, before 1.5-2 month reservoir was dismantled and LHM topped.
Is round rubber seal hermetic?
Thanks.[:D]

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 22 Oct 2003, 02:04

If you mean the reservoir rubber cap - it MUST not be hermetic - should have a breather pipe attached with a filter at end.

mark_l · Unread post by **mark_l** » 22 Oct 2003, 02:18

I mean 3.5-4 inch DIA seal of upper unit, where all pipes connected and filters installed. Not breather's cup.

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 22 Oct 2003, 03:26

OK - I've never seen these to be hermethic - seems to rely on the spring force over the plastic manifold - from the reservoir retainer clip.

NiSk · Unread post by **NiSk** » 22 Oct 2003, 03:44

You haven't just had the brake pads replaced have you?
A common reason for overflowing LHM-tanks:
Pads worn - low LHM level.
+
Fill LHM tank
+, sometime later
Replace pads
=
LHM all over the garage floor
//NiSk
from own experience (once only, mind you)

BigMac · Unread post by **BigMac** » 22 Oct 2003, 04:11

One of the small return pipes leaking? or the plastic stubs on to which the pipes fit?

mbunting · Unread post by **mbunting** » 22 Oct 2003, 11:55

Or a blown sphere making nice bubbles in the lhm ( just had similar symptoms when filling the lhm up after driving 1/2 mile without any

)

mark_l · Unread post by **mark_l** » 23 Oct 2003, 01:13

Thanks everybody for Your replies.[:D]
Anders-it seems I have check how the seal fits or replace it by new-more elastic.
NiSk -no breaks treatment was done, but thanks for reminding-I forgot to "drain" LHM from dead ends after changing.[^]
<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by mbunting

Or a blown sphere making nice bubbles in the lhm ( just had similar symptoms when filling the lhm up after driving 1/2 mile without any

)
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WOW!
Rear seems more stiff+LHM level "playing" +-2 mm on high position when checked with interval of some days.[B)]
Rear still dives 4.5 cm each side under my (oh my God!) 85 kg.
Are there any additional sympthoms?
Thanks again.[:D]

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 23 Oct 2003, 01:46

Uhhh - ohhh [B)]
- just came up my memory - past time submissions have reported about cracks in the Xantia reservoir can itself - check this.

mark_l · Unread post by **mark_l** » 23 Oct 2003, 01:56

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by AndersDK

Uhhh - ohhh [B)] Absolutely agree with You!
- just came up my memory - past time submissions have reported about cracks in the Xantia reservoir can itself - check this.
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Oh, no![:(]
Thanks anyway[:D]