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1997 355 identify this leak ?

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  1. Enzojr

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    #1 Enzojr, Jan 1, 2016
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    Behind the right front tire about 12 to 16 in from the inside of the tire.
    Also same spot on the driver's side, smaller spot on the floor.
    Appears to be green almost greasy like.
    Antifreeze ?
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  2. cf355

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    antifreeze comes in many colors.....mine is long life 5 year fluid and blue.
     
  3. cf355

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    possibly power steering rack fluid?
     
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    may have to jack it up and trace the leak back to the source.
     
  5. Enzojr

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    Tray removed, looks like some odd shaped rubber drain ? From above the rack.
    This appears to be the highest point of the leak, so the strange looking slotted rubber drain ..... is a possible drain for ?
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  6. GTO Joe

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    Looks like coolant, possibly the heater core or the rubber hoses that attach to it.
     
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    My thought also, best access to the core and hoses ?
    From the top ?
     
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    yes, pull the trunk carpets.
     
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    Curious what this item might be lol
    Can't find it on the diagrams, but my search skills suck on here.
    Looks like it is leaking and spraying out the bottom half.
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    that may be the stepper motor to recirculate the coolant due to the long run from the front to the back where the water pump is.
     
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    Part #: 70000900
    70000900 KIT/WATERPUMP
     
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    check the hoses and clamps for leaking....could be something simple
     
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    Thanks again, I have been staring at Ricambi tables for an hour lol
    I will check around and hope for something simple ....... They don't have a price listed for that pump.
     
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    Your welcome.
    I noticed there was no price listed too.....it may mean that Daniel may not keep that part in stock (you may have to get that at the f dealer) but I would email Daniel and inquire as he sometimes answers on weekends.
     
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    if it turns out to be a hose don't buy it off ferrari or their suppliers....just take the hose to your local automotive supplier in your area and match it as there is nothing special about these hoses.....just regular automotive coolant hoses.
     
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    So I packed the area with clean white rags and started the engine.
    In the black plastic right where it meets the silver metal top is a square hole in the black plastic. Seems to be a small leak from that small square hole ?
     
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    Got it I will call Daniel, might also send a PM to Bruce (bcawright) he might even have that part #. It does have some screws to separate the two parts (black plastic/silver steel)
    Will give that some thought before I get coolant all over everything.
     
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    from ricambi's site it appears that the waterpump and the black plastic valve below it appear to be sold as one assembly.
     
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    & those used water pumps are selling on ebay for $162.00
     
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    since it comes apart I think I would take it apart to see if there is a possible fix
     
  24. Enzojr

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    Thanks for the link.
    I am going to take it apart and have a look at it, at least the $162 price on eBay may indicate I might get off cheaper than I thought.
     

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