Wilwood clutch reservoir leak?????

[msinc]

I have a slow leak that I believe I might have narrowed down to the reservoir up on the firewall. I tried tightening both the hose clamp and the big clamp on the main body, but that had zero effect. Anyone run onto this one??? Wondering if the reservoir is prone to cracking or some other way for it to leak. I guess my next move is to remove it and take the hose and big clamp off and do a good inspection before I order a new one. Cant really see any issues with it mounted and I will buy a new one no problem, but I would like to be sure it is getting fixed. Nothing worse than spending a bunch of time and effort on a leak only to find out that you didn't change a thing!!! Thanks in advance for any info fellas, it is greatly appreciated!!!!

[saltshaker]

I have a few extra reservoirs if you need one
Jon

[msinc]

Originally Posted by saltshaker

I have a few extra reservoirs if you need one
Jon

Thank you sir, I will do the inspection tomorrow and let you know. How much do you want for one shipped to Maryland???

[Blas]

Look closely at the hose. They have been known to weep after a period of time. Also check for a leak in the drivers footwell around the rubber gasket on the rod to the clutch pedal. That’s a master cylinder r&r. I just did mine last fall. The slave cylinder is also another place to look for a fluid loss.
Blas

[saki302]

I had my reservoir leak at the joint- it's two pieces. Good news is replacement reservoirs are cheap, I think I got mine on Amazon... I did..

This was mine-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[msinc]

Originally Posted by saki302

I had my reservoir leak at the joint- it's two pieces. Good news is replacement reservoirs are cheap, I think I got mine on Amazon... I did..

This was mine-
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks you for the info sir!! That is the exact one on my car. What is it that actually seals the joint??? Is there an O-ring inside or does it just clamp on??? I tightened that clamp but it didn't change anything....maybe it could be tighter.

[FredG]

I don't know what kind of line connections you have but these stopped all the leaks I had when I installed my remote reservoirs.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ear-169106erl

Fred

[jhv48]

Mine leaked. Bought a replacement reservoir on summit and leak stopped.

[msinc]

Thanks for all the replies and info so far fellas!!!! I am going to drain and remove this thing tomorrow while it is raining and have a real good look at it. Will post what I find...thanks again, M

[msinc]

I am happy to report that I believe I have the leak located, corrected and back in service!!!! The reservoir is a two piece unit and it does have an o-ring. Mine also had a lot of casting flash in the groove where the o-ring rides. It left two impressions on the o-ring itself about 180 degrees apart that I believe was the culprit.
Once I got an inspection mirror and got a good look at things it was pretty apparent that the reservoir itself was the leak. I removed it and did an internal inspection to find the o-ring flattened and with the two marks pressed into it pretty good. See attached photos for close ups of the casting flash and o-ring. I turned the o-ring inside out so I could photograph the damaged section. The bore that goes over the o-ring was nice and smooth so it didn't appear to need any attention.
I used a small smooth file to remove the casting burr and smooth up the o-rings groove. I got a new o-ring, which is a common {nothing special} part available at the local auto parts store. I reassembled and re-installed it earlier this morning and it has been leak free for several hours now. I also applied a little silicone grease to the new o-ring and it's groove prior to assembly to avoid any damage to the o-ring before I put it together. Following Blas' suggestion on the hose, it was in fact "pressed" and marked pretty good by the clamp that seals it so I simply cut it back to good hose behind the clamp area and reinstalled it. So far so good, but it really was a slow leak and if it reappears I will post the bad news. Thanks again for all the replies and info!!!!!!!! M

[saki302]

I was going to post- it's an O ring and that wire clamp that seals it.

I just replaced mine. I figured easier to hit it all in one shot and not play around with it ��

[jeffgrice]

Originally Posted by Blas

Look closely at the hose. They have been known to weep after a period of time. Also check for a leak in the drivers footwell around the rubber gasket on the rod to the clutch pedal. That’s a master cylinder r&r. I just did mine last fall. The slave cylinder is also another place to look for a fluid loss.
Blas

Blas is spot-on. The hose on my Daytona was not the appropriate rubber and it has a kink in it and weeped. New house and issue resolved.

Jeff

[Voyager]

Mine leaks every 4-5 years. Keep replacing. Maybe need to upgrade to something better?

[msinc]

Originally Posted by saki302

I was going to post- it's an O ring and that wire clamp that seals it.

I just replaced mine. I figured easier to hit it all in one shot and not play around with it ��

Just curious as to whether or not yours had the heavy casting flash on it like mine did??? Thanks for the reply!!!

[saki302]

Late reply, I just saw it.. but mine wasn't bad. I didn't have to shave anything down before use.

[msinc]

Originally Posted by saki302

Late reply, I just saw it.. but mine wasn't bad. I didn't have to shave anything down before use.

Mine appears to be fixed.....haven't had any leaks at all since I posted the photos!!!!! I am happy. I hate leaks and cannot stand when I cant get it resolved. Thanks again!!!!