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[Mrs B]

got a problem...liquid dripping fron the bottom of the skidpan wen i stop..this has just started so havent driven, its not oil and im stumped,the top of the engine is dry...have now been let down by two mobile machanics and am getting very stressed. Any advice would be great thanks as im feeling like a dumb blonde

[stormforce]

How far are you from Plymouth as supersurf is in Mutley and will help you out for sure as he has his own garage his number is 07799788220 just say richard gave you his number

[Mrs B]

im in Torquay, so its a bit far ...thanks though

[stormforce]

Is there any colour to the liquid thats coming off of the bashplate as it may be coolant from the expansion bottle or maybe the drip off pipe that comes out of the bulkhead on the passenger side

[Mrs B]

its a brownish looking fluid and both the headertank and washer bottle are manky, we have had it up on ramps and cand see past the skid pan and are also unable to get it of.
its a steady drip that stops after a while...not much help....apriciate your words of wisdome...have had some right wan*ers of machanics who either dont phone back or arnt interested wen you show an interest..x

[Mrs B]

my son has just said it appears to be coming from the drivers side..if that helps

[stormforce]

If its a reddish colour then i would say ATF (automatic tranmission fluid)
The bash plate will have to come off to check it properly.the metal pipes run along the bottom of the drivers side of the engine and then rubber pipes to the bottom of the rad which is the atf cooler.I would check these pipes first and probably take the old clips off and fit jubilee clips instead as it may be leaking a bit past the old clips.better still get some new rubber pipe and fit on there and new jubilee clips.If 2 of you do it then you can do it without losing hardly any of the atf

[Albannach]

Which vehicle are we talking about here?

[Mrs B]

Brad has offered to take a look at it for me and he has a lot of spares so hopefull might have something sorted or a direction to go this weekend.....meny thanks for your advice...if i can help with any cooking dilemas you only have to msg me...lol cheers xxx

[stormforce]

your welcome mrs b.I forgot Brad was up that way so its worked out ok for you.Good luck on getting it sorted as i'm sure brad will do what he can for you

[BUSHWHACKER]

If it's a brown coloured fluid, and it's not oil, and your expansion tank is manky, and it apperas to be coming from the driver's side...........

It'll be coolant from the bottom hose on the radiator.



It's not a 2.5 by the way, unless it's been re-bored.