Jason,
IT's not Dot 3 that costs so much. It is the DOT 5 silicon stuff that is
expensive.
But the savings in using it will be great in the paint alone!
Joe
"Jason K. Cullum" wrote:
>
> Where in the hell are you guys buying this crap for so much money?????
>
> I just bought a gallon of Car Quest Dot 3 fluid for $5.25 at the car quest
> down the street.
>
> Jason
> Madison, WI
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of David A. Templeton
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 12:32 PM
> To: Jeff McNeal; Bowen, Patrick A RP2; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: How much Brake Fluid does it take?
>
> I bought the gallon jug ( 4 litres ) and I am glad I did. With all of the
> vehicles and redoing the brakes and the clutch. Now going on to the '3. I
> paid $17cdn($13usd) for the DOT3.
>
> I think it is personal choice as to how much you will be doing.
>
> Regards and my 2cents.
>
> David A. Templeton
> Open Text Corp.
> Waterloo, ON
> Canada
> WebSite: http://trandmustang.homestead.com
>
> '74 Triumph SpitSix
> '66 Ford Mustang (Wife's)
> '59 Triumph TR3a (Project)
> '99 GMC Safari
> '95 GMC K2500 Sierra
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff McNeal" <jmcneal@ohms.com>
> To: "Bowen, Patrick A RP2" <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>;
> <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 1:16 PM
> Subject: Re: How much Brake Fluid does it take?
>
> >
> > Patrick,
> >
> > A quart should do it. You should have plenty left over.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Jeff in San Diego
> >
> > '67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> > Jeff's Classic '67 Spitfire Mk3 site & Vintage Spitfire Webring
> > http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
> > home of the NEW Totally Triumph Auction
> > "By Triumph enthusiasts, for Triumph enthusiasts"
> > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRauction.cgi
> > and... The Triumph Autos/Parts Wanted Listings
> > http://www.ohms.com/cgi-bin/TRwanted.cgi
> > ...plus a few other surprises!
> >
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bowen, Patrick A RP2 <PABowen@sar.med.navy.mil>
> > To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2000 8:52 AM
> > Subject: How much Brake Fluid does it take?
> >
> >
> > >
> > > I am preparing to fill the entire brake system and clutch system with
> DOT
> > 5
> > > brake fluif (sorry Joe, had to) and was wondering how much it would
> take.
> > > I am not really in a strong desire to go buy a couple gallon jugs as
> NAPA
> > is
> > > selling it for $10 for 10 ounces.
> > >
> > > The engine goes into the car tonight!! WOO HOO! Hopefull no more
> > problems.
> > > A few days and we should be able to start it up, now that I recieved,
> with
> > > many thanks, a distributor/oil pump drive gear from John Smith.
> > >
> > > Is there a way to check the electronic ignition and the coil before
> hand
> > so
> > > I know they are operable (I have a Crane set up and generic coil)
> > >
> > > Does anyone know how much furflex weather stripping goes on the doors so
> I
> > > can order that? Thanks
> > >
> > > Patrick Bowen
> > >
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