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98 355 small fluid leak, drivers front corner. Thoughts?

Discussion in '348/355' started by Redlyne_mr2, Aug 22, 2018.

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  1. Redlyne_mr2

    Redlyne_mr2 Formula Junior

    Aug 5, 2009
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    Calgary, Alberta
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    Ryan D
    There is a small leak in the drivers front corner of my 355. I haven’t jacked up the car to see where the leak is but would any experts know what’s up there for lines that may leak?

    1. I can’t imagine there being an engine oil lines up there.
    2. Power steering, although the fluid is not red.
    3. Ac ?
    4. Brakes and clutch are fine so can’t be that.


    Thanks for the help
     
  2. INTMD8

    INTMD8 F1 Veteran
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    Jun 10, 2007
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    There's nothing with fluid in the drivers front corner. What kind of fluid is it?
     
  3. whyte

    whyte Formula Junior

    Apr 25, 2006
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    348 has an overflow line there for clutch reservoir. Not sure if the 355 does.
     
  4. F355Bob

    F355Bob Formula 3

    Valve cover gasket, cam seals
     
  5. phrogs

    phrogs F1 Veteran
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    #5 phrogs, Aug 22, 2018
    Last edited: Aug 22, 2018
    Its hard to say as the description is vague.


    You have the brake/clutch master cylinder, the ABS pump all those lines associated with them on the LH side.
    The window washer fluid is on the LH side For F1s.

    When you say corner do you mean right at the bumper or what?

    What is the fluid Describe it, touch it rub it between your fingers, smell it give us some clues. You said its not red but what does it look like.

    Photos ?
     
  6. thurman_merman

    Jul 26, 2017
    28
    Austin, TX
    It could be your shock leaking. Without looking inderneath it's impossible to tell, the bottom of the F355 is covered with trays, a drip could come from anywhere and run down the trays to anywhere else before it hits the floor.
     
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  7. Redlyne_mr2

    Redlyne_mr2 Formula Junior

    Aug 5, 2009
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    Nice ! Didn’t even think of that. You’re right it’s the drivers front shock. Have a fall project now!
     
  8. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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  9. F355Bob

    F355Bob Formula 3

    Sorry didn't see you said front of car.
     

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