Repair time

[Kent McLean]

Michael McLaughlin wrote:
> My car needs the windshield-washer resevoir and the master cylinder 
> replaced. Are either of these things I could do myself? 

The WW reservoir would be the easier of the two (unless
it's buried under a lot of other stuff, which it may be given
I don't know the 90 series and it's an Audi). Remove a 
hose, some wires for the pump, some bolts  and it's done.
Take a risk and go for it.  If you fail, you can still drive the
car. If it leaks, it won't hurt anything.  

Then, depending on your level of success, you can attempt 
the MC replacement. BUT -- that's a whole lot more difficult.
There's threaded pipe, (maybe) more wires for warning lights, 
nasty fluid that will strip your paint. If you mess up, you won't
have brakes and could hurt yourself and others if you try to 
drive the car.

First step is to get the Bentley repair manual (www.rb.com).
Read it and see if you understand the procedure. If you 
don't, then it may be better to seek professional help.

Cheers,
Kent
'89 200 TQ, "Bad Puppy"