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Date:         Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:06:04 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
In-Reply-To:  <spnF1o01808X5Fr01pnH4J>
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Yes, there is a BMW booster that can be used if you rework the linkage rod carefully. I have one in one of my 87 vans. The BMW unit is larger and gives more boost. I pulled another one today from an auto recycling yard. It was $30 out the door.

Mark

Chris S. wrote: > John, I have a spare booster . Also a BMW unit can be fitted, which may be easier to locate. I'm in Atlanta. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia Sep 18, 2014 o godz. 19:52 John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > >> My brake booster is dead - or so says the mechanic. A boosteris near $450 >> and List Vendors only sell new ones. >> >> I'm not convinced its leaking but don't knw enough about them to know. I do >> know its a big job to change one out. >> >> Is there any thing that should be checked before undertaking this? I really >> hate this. >> >> Mechanic says it has a vacuum leak. >> >> Thanks. >> >> John >


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