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YOUR RESEARCHDIY Oil Leak and Advise for HOT running cars
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my thought is to run it down to the Indy I use, point to it and say "there is the leak, fix it"
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While you have the bumper cover off, go ahead and loosen the AC condensor and clean behind it.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Thanks, I will run it down to my Indy shop while its open, if there is a problem the access iw WFO so they can repair/replace w/o having to dig in there.
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Suggestion · Original poster
<singing a made up song> I am going to the shop tomorrow, to get my baby looked at, I hope they dont gouge me again, and that the repair doesn't take 3 weekends!
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If you are leaking fluid from the assembly you highlighted with the red circle, the A/C system is leaking and you are seeing the PAG lubricating oil draining from the A/C system.
If you are leaking fluid from the assembly you highlighted with the red circle, the A/C system is leaking and you are seeing the PAG lubricating oil draining from the A/C system.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Thanks, I will run it down to my Indy shop while its open, if there is a problem the access iw WFO so they can repair/replace w/o having to dig in there.
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<singing a made up song> I am going to the shop tomorrow, to get my baby looked at, I hope they dont gouge me again, and that the repair doesn't take 3 weekends!
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Suggestion · Original poster
Thanks, I will run it down to my Indy shop while its open, if there is a problem the access iw WFO so they can repair/replace w/o having to dig in there.
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this is 2 fold:
1: I was "digging" for an oil leak in the front. Thought is was a brake fluid leak, turns out to be oil. (shell helix is very clear color) so I get there and see this connection... anyone know what's in there and how to change it? (o'ring?)
my thought is to run it down to the Indy I use, point to it and say "there is the leak, fix it"
2: found something that might help those who get warm... after cleaning out the front intake to the oil cooler/radiators, then washing out more and more stuff... I popped off the oil cooler and was SHOCKED by how much "stuff" was in there. I cleaned it out before taking a picture on the worst side, but you can still see ALOT of stuff in there. I am not sure this will make a car run cooler, but all that stuff sure can't help any with airflow!! Thought some of you might like to know
Thanks for looking!
Ed
Common problem and many DIY on this board. Those are not oil coolers but condensers for your AC. Should be regular maintenance every few years. Oil cooler is on top of engine.
So what is the oily stuff that dripped all down undet the car? I did notice the top clamp (not circled in red) was loose. I tightened it up. Will that keep the fluid in?
If you are leaking fluid from the assembly you highlighted with the red circle, the A/C system is leaking and you are seeing the PAG lubricating oil draining from the A/C system.
I hate to put all this back together only to find it still leaking.. any way to test? like I said I found a loose clamp (top one)
is there seals/O rings in there? how do I re-fill any lost fluids? (small amount lost, maybe a tablespoon or two at max)
thanks all!
Ed
Thanks, I will run it down to my Indy shop while its open, if there is a problem the access iw WFO so they can repair/replace w/o having to dig in there.
<singing a made up song> I am going to the shop tomorrow, to get my baby looked at, I hope they dont gouge me again, and that the repair doesn't take 3 weekends! lalalala
:-)
E
While you have the bumper cover off, go ahead and loosen the AC condensor and clean behind it. You will find more trash, lint, etc., between the condensor and the radiator (the radiator is directly behind the condensor).
Can't help you on the A/C leak, but I can on running hot. First, you should clear your radiators once a year. The second is to consider upgrading to a third radiator. This will keep the engine nice and cool running the track on 100+ degree days.
I am not hot,,LOL in Seattle to get a 100 degree day you have to stay plugged into some 220v or maybe 440v !! But I did clean out the radiators and think it cant hurt.
Thanks!
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