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Squall86GT
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OCT 15, 10:10 PM
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So there’s a consistent minor leak of oil coming out of basically the middle of under the front hood. It’s slightly tan, thin cleanish oil. What is that?
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wftb
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OCT 15, 10:30 PM
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Could be fluid out of the brake master or the clutch master cylinder. ------------------
86 GT built 2.2 ecotec turbo
rear SLA suspension
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Squall86GT
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OCT 15, 10:39 PM
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pmbrunelle
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OCT 15, 11:55 PM
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The only oil up front is ATF running to and from the the automatic transmission oil heat exchanger in the radiator.
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montegut
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OCT 16, 12:24 AM
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I had a very similar problem and it turned out to be the steering stabilizer.
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theogre
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OCT 16, 04:28 AM
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Any/all Above is possible...
or something spilled or Brake Fluid got into Spare tire well and drain thru a drain hole at bottom.
RF Brake has a tube above the steering rack. If that leaks, brake can damage the aluminum rack body. (B-fluid Leaks at the wheels can do same for alloy rims.)
Brake fluid isn't just feels like oily, can/will "burn" your skin too and doesn't smell like most oils.------------------
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Will
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OCT 16, 07:59 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by theogre:
or something spilled or Brake Fluid got into Spare tire well and drain thru a drain hole at bottom.
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This is a key indicator... if it's coming from the drain hole in the front "bucket", then it's from inside the front compartment. If it's not, then it's not.
Remove the spare tire to expose the drain hole at the lowest point of the bucket.
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MulletproofMonk
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OCT 16, 02:46 PM
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Squall86GT
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OCT 16, 11:01 PM
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Found it! There was no fluid in the bucket and when I looked under the car it was obvious it was coming from the steering dampener. Thanks
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theogre
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OCT 17, 01:18 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Squall86GT:
Found it! There was no fluid in the bucket and when I looked under the car it was obvious it was coming from the steering dampener. Thanks |
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Not an emergency but Get another soon.
Help to stop S-wheel slamming your hands crossing angled RR tracks etc.[This message has been edited by theogre (edited 10-17-2020).]
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