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I don't know about the internals of the vacuum reservoir but I believe there shouldn't be any fluid in there. Well... I should say mine doesn't have fluid in it.
From the RAVE manual... "A vacuum reservoir is included in the vacuum supply line between the intake manifold and the SAI vacuum solenoid valve. The vacuum reservoir contains a one-way valve, to stop depression leaking back towards the intake manifold side. The reservoir holds a constant vacuum so that the SAI control valves open instantaneously as soon as the SAI solenoid valve is energised.
… It is important to ensure the reservoir is fitted in the correct orientation, and the correct vacuum hoses are attached to their corresponding ports."