Urgent leaking
#1
I got the clutch upgraded with the ft2 slave conversion. Everything seems fine but when I looked this morning there was a leak under the car. Don't think it's coolant since its red. This fluid smells like brake fluid,has no color and is somewhat oily. There is one line blocked off, and left open, could this be residual from the gt2 conversion?
Last edited by jaygotti; 04-25-2015 at 12:27 PM.
#2
Yes, your accumulator was removed and the lines from the steering pump to the slave are now just tied off (easier than trying to take them out). It could just be residual fluid from the lines. Compare the color with what is in the clutch fluid reservoir to see if it is the same. Hopefully it's different.
#3
Yes, your accumulator was removed and the lines from the steering pump to the slave are now just tied off (easier than trying to take them out). It could just be residual fluid from the lines. Compare the color with what is in the clutch fluid reservoir to see if it is the same. Hopefully it's different.
#4
Pentosin is green. Red may be coolant. But touch it and you'll know. Pentosin is oily and coolant will feel more like water, coolant will also smell "sweet".
#5
It's clear and oily, also after pressing my clutch in my clutch pedal comes up 3/4 of the way then pops up to its full position.
#6
Sounds like pentosin. But Wipe it up with a clean white rag. Pentosin is very green and will turn the rag green. If it's truly clear and oily then it could be brake fluid.
#7
I think it is pentosin because I checked the level and it was low. I will wipe it up and let you know
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#8
Why would it be leaking pentosin ??
#9
If it is Pentosin, it could just have leaked from the disconnected line from the steering pump after the GT2 slave mod. (See disconnected line in picture) Hopefully, that's it. Check the position of the puddle and see what it lines up with. If it is near the clutch slave and it is Pentosin, all is good - it just leaked from the disconnected line. If it is Pentosin and under the steering pump, it could still be from the disconnected line.
I would suggest a really good clean up of the disconnected stuff, top up the Pentosin, check the clutch fluid level and wait for the next puddle.
If it is brake fluid and the puddle is under the slave, you may have an installation problem with the new slave - check the lines and look for leaks. The clutch fluid reservoir will tell the story there.
I would suggest a really good clean up of the disconnected stuff, top up the Pentosin, check the clutch fluid level and wait for the next puddle.
If it is brake fluid and the puddle is under the slave, you may have an installation problem with the new slave - check the lines and look for leaks. The clutch fluid reservoir will tell the story there.
#10
If it is Pentosin, it could just have leaked from the disconnected line from the steering pump after the GT2 slave mod. (See disconnected line in picture) Hopefully, that's it. Check the position of the puddle and see what it lines up with. If it is near the clutch slave and it is Pentosin, all is good - it just leaked from the disconnected line. If it is Pentosin and under the steering pump, it could still be from the disconnected line. I would suggest a really good clean up of the disconnected stuff, top up the Pentosin, check the clutch fluid level and wait for the next puddle. If it is brake fluid and the puddle is under the slave, you may have an installation problem with the new slave - check the lines and look for leaks. The clutch fluid reservoir will tell the story there.
Would this also cause the clutch pedal to release 3/4 of the way then pop up?
#11
No - That would be the slave installation problem... Check the clutch fluid level to see if you are missing any. Could just be the line wasn't tightened enough (hopefully) - or the slave may be deffective. Check for leaks there.
#12
The puddle is on the left rear of the car, which side is the slave on and where is the steering pump located?
#14
Left rear sounds like coolant - Could be the water pump. What is your coolant level like? That fluid would be pink and smells nice - sweet.
Edit: From the picture it looks like the right side - under the power steering pump...
Edit: From the picture it looks like the right side - under the power steering pump...
#15
coolant level is good