[TR] Leaking clutch master cylinder after 1278 miles

[McGaheyRx at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/10/2008 8:20:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
thenicholls at verizon.net writes:

British  car shop installed 6/22/07, and made the comment that they did 
not like to  install parts in a white box.  I was like what?  The master 
said  Girling on it and it was from TRF so this comment confused  me.
 
Most (if not all) new TR6 master cylinders available now are  reproductions 
with "Lucas" cast in the side - I got one of these a year or 2 ago  and it 
leaked immediately - I have since heard of MANY other identical  experiences with 
these - and a couple of cases where the reservoir was  cracked on the bottom, 
apparently from over tightening when assembled.  Consequently I will never buy 
another new one - get an old one re sleeved in  brass and rebuild it with new 
rebuild kit.
 
Cheers,
Jack Mc
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