[V8] Fluid leak mystery

[cobram at juno.com]

He mentioned he was using DTE13M.  I've been running it in 4 type 44's,
going on 7 years now without a problem.  Don't think it's the fluid.  The
V8Q is notoriously hard to diagnose when it comes to leaks, because the
bottom pan aerodynamics make leaking fluids show up in the strangest
places, and look like their coming from completely unrelated components,
BTDT.

I'd suggest some dye and a black light if you can't find the leak after
cleaning up the engine bay.  There is also the possibility of a bad new
rack, unfortunately I've BTDT on 2 occasions over the years.

The drips under the car don't look red at all.

BCNU,
http://www.geocities.com/cobramsri/

<s4qtro at bellsouth.net> writes:
> Maybe i'm the only one to notice this, but that fluid looks red.  
> What kind of fluid are you using?  You should be using Pentosin 11S 
> hydraulic fluid.  V8's are very tempermental with the kinds of 
> fluids they recieve, so that could be your problem.  You may very 
> well have had your rack replaced, but the fluid you are using could 
> very well be deteriorating your lines and seals....
> 
> Shawn Head
>