help me track down a leak...s50

[JRKOUPE]

Im almost sure its PS jism...

but what are the (visual/smell etc...)differences bet trans and ps fluid?....

mucho thnx...

jrk

[cabin]

Well, you should be using ATF for your PS...

Where is the leak coming from? Trans and PS are not even close to each other.

[JRKOUPE]

Well, you should be using ATF for your PS...

Where is the leak coming from? Trans and PS are not even close to each other.

I am using ATF......


At the end of the track season last yr I noticed some of the cherry red fluid had traveled along a bit, to the rear of the chassis....so I think the speed involved at events is causing this migration.

The weather is really bad now here in NY...I need to get under car and track down the leak.....its just too cold.


the DE season is approaching, and Im getting a bit impatient.

[dsobering47]

You should probably just get under the car and inspect to see where its originating from...

[BustaRhymes325i]

Red is tranny fluid bruh

[e30s50dan]

^^^ so is the ps. Remember ATF fluid!!

[dsobering47]

Trans fluid exponentially gets darker with mileage, so if it has any decent amount of miles on it then you can rule that out (ie, 30k+ miles). Compare the color to the fluid in your PS fluid reservoir and if the color seems similar, then its prob PS fluid.

[e30s50dan]

What tranny you running? I'm running the G240 and have manual synthetic oil. Btw mt ps leaks also, can't seem to stop it

[Farbin Kaiber]

Are you running an auto trans with your s50? This in an e30?

[rThor432]

Seeing as you track your car, there is a decent chance that you are running Redline in the trans. If that is the case, check to see if it is puking from the breather-- that is common for cars that see track time.

But of course you know the only way to be sure is to crawl under the car. I know the weather isn't conducive to DIY work in your area right now, so I understand why you haven't pinned down the leak yet!

[7pilot]

For a car being driven:
If the rack/PS reservoir is leaking, the ATF will be dispersed on the PS hoses, subframe, rack, the floor pan, and the bottom of the tranny.
If the front input shaft seal is leaking, the ATF drips out at the bell housing/ block interface.
If the tranny is venting, you'll be able to trace the ATF from above the trans, rearward.
Basically, you want to find the highest point (the cap of the PS fluid reservoir) at which you see dampness, and trace downwards and rearwards.
Impossible to make a blind diagnosis in this case. You either check yourself or take it to a shop.


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