See answer at bottom. 91GL with a spot of oil on the ground on drivers' side under the front jacking outrigger(?). Oil is clear and running slowly along wiper res lines and outrigger. -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' Reply Forward
uncajoelonly thing up that way is brake fluid. :( so check under the dash for a leak ... 7:09 AM (2 hours ago) uncajoelLoading...7:09 AM (2 hours ago) uncajoel to me show details 7:09 AM (2 hours ago) Reply
> 91GL with a spot of oil on the ground on drivers' side under the > front > jacking outrigger(?). Oil is clear and running slowly along wiper > res lines > and outrigger.
only thing up that way is brake fluid. :( so check under the dash for a leak from the master brake cylinder or reservoir ... and quickly, cause brake fluid is kinda not-so-good to painted surfaces. :( good luck! joel
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Michael SullivanHint--It's not brake fluid. Already figured it out but want to see if someone... 8:18 AM (1 hour ago) Michael SullivanLoading...8:18 AM (1 hour ago) Michael Sullivan to uncajoel show details 8:18 AM (1 hour ago) Reply
Hint--It's not brake fluid. Already figured it out but want to see if someone solves the puzzle. Don't spend too much time on it. :-^ - Show quoted text -
On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 7:09 AM, uncajoel <uncajoel@bellsouth.net> wrote: > 91GL with a spot of oil on the ground on drivers' side under the > front > jacking outrigger(?). Oil is clear and running slowly along wiper > res lines > and outrigger.
only thing up that way is brake fluid. :( so check under the dash for a leak from the master brake cylinder or reservoir ... and quickly, cause brake fluid is kinda not-so-good to painted surfaces. :( good luck! joel
- Show quoted text - -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' Reply Forward
Dennis Haynes to me, vanagon show details 10:00 AM (4 minutes ago) Reply
Option 1, Steering rack Option 2, Clutch master and brake fluid coming through floor or steering shaft. Option 2, AC hose, Dennis
>From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Oil Leak? Contest-No Prize.Just satisfaction >Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:54:40 -0600 - Show quoted text - > >91GL with a spot of oil on the ground on drivers' side under the front >jacking outrigger(?). Oil is clear and running slowly along wiper res lines >and outrigger. > >-- >Michael in San Antonio >91GL AT 'Gringo' -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo'
OK...Stupid, but I left 2/3 qt of oil under the drivers seat and it opened. Always checking my driveway for leaks and thought "Now what"...Realized leak coming from box under drivers' seat. :-)))) |
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