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bad leak

Posted: 11/8/03 8:48am Message 1 of 3
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Reinholds, PA - USA
Joined: 7/10/2003
Posts: 37
Vette(s): 1971 coupe red 350/270hp
Took the vette for a ride this morning When I got back while I was cleaning windows I noticed he smell of hot oil when I pulled car into garage there was a large puddle where rear end would be
There is fluid coming down on pipes I am not that well eqipped to do work myself any ideas what is wrong Just concerned til I get it to my Mechanic Thanks for any suggestions Ted |frown|


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bad leak

Posted: 11/8/03 8:59pm Message 2 of 3
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What was the fluid like? Color? Consistency (thick like gear lube or thin like brake fluid)?

If it was dropping on off the pipes by the differential my first guess would be you sprung a leak in your brake lines. Check the fluid level in the master brake cylinder before driving it again.


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bad leak

Posted: 11/11/03 11:01am Message 3 of 3
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Reinholds, PA - USA
Joined: 7/10/2003
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Vette(s): 1971 coupe red 350/270hp
found the leak previous owner used too long of bolt and cracked rear end cover need to buy new cover they are made heavier but a pain to install


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