Doesn't seem to be excessive, but worth worrying about. Any thoughts? (sorry if the pic is a bit vague)



[Modified by ebelp, 8:05 PM 2/26/2002]


[Modified by ebelp, 8:06 PM 2/26/2002]

 

well it looks like maybe your power steering. Has it alwsy been there, may just be spilled oil thats sat there, looks pretty well saturated in dirt. Also is that the stock radiator? if you see steam coming from your engine, its probably that baby leaking. The plastic tops (in my case) and bottoms will crack over time. I know that was off topic but just thought id help.

 

I've only had the car for a month and the leak has always been there. Hopefully it was just an uncleaned spill that accumulated dirt. The radiator is stock as far as I know...

 

Just clean it. If its leaking you'll be able to see fresh fluid after the cleanup.

 

yeah just try cleaning it and check periodcally for leaks.

 

i think you can use carb and choke cleaner to help loosen and clean taht up.. then see if it leaks.. if it does.. replace it before it turns into a big leak...

 

Those of you with AEM cai's, do you cover your K&N filter before you wash your entire engine?

 

Brake Parts Cleaner...easy on/easy off

 

 

Use Simple Green to clean it..

 

The automotive kind. I think it's clear. Not 100% sure though.

 

Just cover the filter with a plastic bag or something. I usually also cover up the battery and tape around the distributer to be safe. I get paranoid about this sorta stuff. Better safe than sorry, right?

Give it a good clean like the others said and see what happens from there.

 

your power steering pump is leaking. There is a seal on that side where all the dimples are and it dries up over time. I had the same prob..if you use some rtv it should help it a lot, but a new pump is like 350 bucks or something crazy like that.


I always cover my air filter and distributor before cleaning my engine. Usually do it once a year with Simple Green foam cleaner or brake cleaner....Use lots of water with the brake cleaner, it will eat your paint. I don't cover my battery b/c it has never been a problem........I drench the whole bay too but it comes out peerrrrrrrrrrrrfect....