Fluid on the floor: What could it be?, (time to take a brake?)Slight mystery upon returning from Okteenerfest |
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Fluid on the floor: What could it be?, (time to take a brake?)Slight mystery upon returning from Okteenerfest |
DRPHIL914 |
Oct 6 2019, 09:11 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,753 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
After returning from Okteenerfest the car sat a couple weeks, and after taking it to Cars and coffee I parked it again but backed in and a few days later pulled out and noticed 2 small puddles , front at rear- cleaned it up them parked the car , then a few days later checked again and it’s for sure under front.
I was initially worried that I had a front crank seal when I thought it was from the back, and I am releaved that it’s not from the motor, I did all that last year and am proud to say it’s been a leak free motor since then, and I didn’t want to pull the motor or trans. BUT this is brake fluid, and I can’t really explain why this would suddenly spring A leak (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . I replaced all brake lines and the 19mm master cylinder about 3-4 years ago, no leaks no issues since then. And I don’t have loss of pressure on brakes so I am assuming it’s the supply line so I guess I will be pulling the belly pan to investigate. Will post more info when I get a look just wonder why just now? I know the washer is there under the supply line connection, just weird this started now??? Phil |
DRPHIL914 |
Oct 18 2019, 07:10 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,753 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
I did get this project partly completed last night, taking out the old one was not that hard, about 20 minutes to get it pulled out, and once out of course you can see the front seal was leaking , as evidenced by the fluid inside the car.
I ordered the 19mm new MC from 914rubber which has the threaded connection on top so you can clamp the new lines on. it is up and in place but not fully connected yet, due to lack of time(prior commitment) , but I should be able to connect the lines tonight in just a few minutes. my biggest issue is that I am doing this laying on my back with car on jack stands, and its a bit tight in there with the steering rack in place etc, would be easier with at least a scissors jack tp get it up higher, I now have a knee I cant bend very far due to a torn meniscus so it gets tricky trying to bend and roll around under a car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I hope this MC and the seals last longer than the last one, because 4 years is NOT long enough, I hope I don't ever have to do this job again. |
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