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Ausgleichsbehälter

English translation: compensator reservoir

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German term or phrase:Ausgleichsbehälter
English translation:compensator reservoir
Entered by: Emma Grubb

08:23 Sep 14, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / clutch systems
German term or phrase: Ausgleichsbehälter
In a text about a hydraulic clutch actuation system, it states that the clutch system is supplied to the motor vehicle manufacturer:

"... als aus Geberzylinder, Ausgleichsbehälter, Druckleitung und Nehmerzylinder vormontierte Einheit ..."
Emma Grubb
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:12
compensator reservoir
Explanation:
As given by Ernst.

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Note added at 10 mins (2005-09-14 08:33:20 GMT)
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Usually to be found on clutch, brake and engine cooling systems.

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Note added at 8 hrs 4 mins (2005-09-14 16:27:00 GMT)
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This reference applies to both clutch and brake systems -

Service instructions for hydraulic clutch actuation system - [ Diese Seite übersetzen ]
Bleed car systems via the compensator reservoir towards the clutch slave. When clear, bubble-free fluid flows out, close the bleeding valve on the slave ...
www.zf-trading.de/owx_8_29961_2_6_0_00000000000000.html - 52k -

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Frosty
Local time: 02:12
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2compensator reservoir
Frosty
3expansion tank
Niamh Mahony


  

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Ausgleichsbehälter
expansion tank


Explanation:
Newer vehicles feature a reservoir (expansion tank) that you can access anytime. Beware: Some German and Swedish cars (and others) have a reservoir that's under pressure (pressure cap on the tank vs. a flip-off type plastic top) and these should not be opened when the engine is hot.
www.autohausaz.com/html/auto_maintenance.html





Niamh Mahony
Local time: 02:12
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Frosty: Expansion tanks are to be found in engine cooling systems, not the clutch system!
7 hrs
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Ausgleichsbehälter
compensator reservoir


Explanation:
As given by Ernst.

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Note added at 10 mins (2005-09-14 08:33:20 GMT)
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Usually to be found on clutch, brake and engine cooling systems.

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Note added at 8 hrs 4 mins (2005-09-14 16:27:00 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

This reference applies to both clutch and brake systems -

Service instructions for hydraulic clutch actuation system - [ Diese Seite übersetzen ]
Bleed car systems via the compensator reservoir towards the clutch slave. When clear, bubble-free fluid flows out, close the bleeding valve on the slave ...
www.zf-trading.de/owx_8_29961_2_6_0_00000000000000.html - 52k -



Frosty
Local time: 02:12
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 108
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Thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Daniel Bird: also "compensating": e.g. www.freshpatents.com/ Clutch-slip-control-device-and-method-dt20041125ptan20040231443.php
39 mins
  -> Thanks, Daniel
agree  gangels (X)
2 hrs
  -> Danke, Klaus
neutral  Teresa Reinhardt: This gets 53 Google hits (mostly sites by German firms), expansion tank gets 965 000 (IN QUOTES, of course!) I also work for Caterpillar, where it is standard for all hydraulics. BTW, I found your answer somewhat rude
6 hrs
  -> For compensator reservoir I got 39,800 Google hits - and an excellent English ref. from ZF. The purpose of the reservoir is to stop air entering the system, not fluid expansion. Rudeness unintended, actually it was a hint not to rely too much on Google!
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