[s-cars] Fumoto Valve and Michelin Man Issues

[Kirby Smith]

Dave, I noticed what appeared to be the same Fumoto valve leak when
changing oil this fall, and put it on the list of things to be looked at
when I was having some suspension work done.  Turns out that the leak
was from an x-plug on the hydraulic pump.  Is your hydraulic fluid
showing any sign of loss?

kirby


Dave Forgie wrote:
> 
> S-gruppees:  I changed my oil yesterday. While doing so I noticed one
> on-going problem and one "new" one:
> 
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> 
> 2.  I have been running a Fumoto drain valve for years. I thought
> everything was fine but on closer inspection, i.e. during the time I was
> playing with the Michelin Man, I noticed that the Fumoto was weeping out
> the end (not at the ball) where there is a circular plate and an the
> C-clip.  I don't remember this before.  I didn't do anything different
> this time.  Has it always been doing this and I didn't notice before
> because the belly pan got put on too quickly?  (The motor doesn't use
> any oil in 5000 km). The belly pan has oil and dirt on it but I have
> never cleaned it. (Going out right now to the pressure car wash to clean
> it).  Any BTDT's or??
> 
> TIA
> 
> Dave F.
>