Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:07:21 -0600
Reply-To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: WAS: Oil Leak Contest
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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.
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Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
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uncajoelonly thing up that way is brake fluid. :( so check under the dash
for a leak ...
7:09 AM (2 hours ago)
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> 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)
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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. :-^
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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
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Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
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Dennis Haynes to me, vanagon
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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
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>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'
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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. :-))))