[DeTomaso] wierd leak

[Christopher Kimball]

Thanks.  I'm hoping to take a close look this long weekend.  I had the car up on the jack stands a few days ago, but the frustrating thing was I couldn't see anything that even looked like a drip-causer.  Everything looked dry as a bone.  I may take the car out and drive it for a half hour or so then immediately immerse myself in the underside of the front of the car and watch closely to what happens.

Thanks for your help--I'll let you know if I find something.  In the meantime, I'll be the guy standing on the corner with the sign that reads, "Will work for an engine rebuild..."

Chris
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From: JDeRyke at aol.com
Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 20:00:52 -0400
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] wierd leak
To: chrisvkimball at msn.com; detomaso at realbig.com

Chris, the only thing up there that actually has lube in it is the steering rack and it is (or should be rear end lube which has a distinctive odor). Jack up the front end and if you can, try to trace the source of the leak. If its the rack, it can be leaking from a torn rubber boot on either end, or from the rack housing thru the upper shaft seal or a bad gasket. These last may drip lube onto the subframe and run along it for a distance before dropping to the ground.   Good luck- J Deryke


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