Mystery fluid
11-25-2006, 01:16 PM
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Mystery fluid
Hey everyone! Well ever since I had my car, I have been wondering about mystery fluid on some component in front of the engine. Its a 2.8l v6. Heres a picture...Its the puddle on that circle thing. Anyone know what that is? You can see its also dripping...I believe its coolant. But i couldnt identify the fluid sitting on top of the circle thing. Any ideas? Thanks.
11-25-2006, 02:53 PM
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Car: 1990 IROCZ Camaro
Engine: 350 4bbl, 200cc Heads, 270hr Cam
Transmission: 700R4 w/ Trans-Go shift kit.
Axle/Gears: GM 10 bolt Posi
Taste it
Seriously, I don't know if it's a good thing that I can identify fluid via taste but I guess it has it's perks.
Are those AC lines above it? Condensation maybe?
Seriously, I don't know if it's a good thing that I can identify fluid via taste but I guess it has it's perks.
Are those AC lines above it? Condensation maybe?
11-25-2006, 04:48 PM
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Well, i took a paper towel and dried up the area and I noticed the towel was all black(grease?) with a light green fluid. So its possibly coolant... I know im leaking coolant somewhere, so maybe its from here? But what is that circle thingy called? What does it do(beside leak lol)?
11-25-2006, 10:34 PM
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Car: 1990 IROCZ Camaro
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Transmission: 700R4 w/ Trans-Go shift kit.
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Thats the pitman arm I believe. It doesnt leak fluid, it just looks like fluid is dripping into it.
11-26-2006, 08:43 AM
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Ah, that makes sense....Nope, the car hasnt be driven at all lately since I got it. So maybe water from when before I bought it. Im going to dry it up and see what happens. Thanks.
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Car: 89 Z28
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The "Circle Thing" is the top of the power steering Box. If the fluid that you sponged off is green it is most likely coolant. The radiator might have a pin hole leak somewhere, leaky hose etc. Start the car and warm it up until the top radiator hose gets hot (thermostat open) and take a look in that area and see if you have mist or dripping occuring at that point along the radiator / hoses etc....
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