Interesting, the leak that came suddenly has stopped suddenly. I had the
car since Saturday night and it hadn't leaked until today, and stopped
today.
I just went out to try to verify if it was the brake lines, but as far as I
can tell in the short amount of time was they are fine. I checked the fluid
level in the master cylinder, and pumped the brakes several times and I have
good pressure and the leak didn't return. I'll keep an eye on it and try to
do a good cleaning of the area prior to driving... maybe she just wanted to
mark her territory :)
Thanks again!
Adam
'73 TR6
-----Original Message-----
From: Peter Ryner [mailto:pryner@verizon.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 9:17 PM
To: Adam C Beasley; '6-Pack'; triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: leak???
Adam,
The leak you described sounds like brake fluid. Check your lines and master
cylinder, particularly the flexible brake lines going to the front brakes.
Don't know what type of Triumph you have, but I've seen a vibration dampener
substance on the front of TR3 timing chain covers. It looks to be sprayed
on and deteriates over time - most I've seen is oil saturated black.
Pete
I was working on my car this evening and found that something was leaking
under the front of the car... it looks clear and slippery? Is there
anything that would leak in the front of the car that feels like a
lubricant? It's not from the radiator and I don't think it's motor oil.
Also, why would there be fiberglass like coating on the timing chain cover?
While looking around I found it was loose and when I touched it came off in
my hand???
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