Subject	It's not power steering fluid since that would take the
Posted by	RICH1 on February 15, 2013 at 2:11 PM
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In Reply To	Are you sure it's not P/S fluid? posted by Zvil (FL) on February 15, 2013 at 11:52 AM
Message	paint off anything it came in contact with and that is not the case. I can wipe off the oil and the painted surfaces are fine. It could be something else like cam seals but as others have said, that will become pretty obvious once the timing belt cover is removed.
Follow Ups	Need some advice here - RICH1 09:43:07 02/15/13 You are sure its a front main seal? - Woody75 (Denver) 09:53:11 02/15/13 Well all the visible oil is on the lower part of the engine - RICH1 10:24:40 02/15/13 It can run down behind the timing cover - white22sky 10:34:13 02/15/13 Are you sure it's not P/S fluid? - Zvil (FL) 11:52:45 02/15/13 It's not power steering fluid since that would take the - RICH1 14:11:01 02/15/13 Power steering is ATF and shouldnt remove paint like that - white22sky 15:14:15 02/15/13 No not using brake fluid I just assumed that PS fluid - RICH1 15:48:04 02/15/13 Sounds like your on track, beautiful car BTW. (n/m) - white22sky 16:07:16 02/15/13 Re: You are sure its a front main seal? - backinblack626 08:08:28 02/16/13 Re: Need some advice here - scottmt21 12:16:34 02/15/13 I believe you need to replace the timing belt if - AHos(Chicago) 09:53:48 02/16/13 ^^^^Agreed^^^^ Oil on timing belt = not good! (n/m) - scottmt21 11:56:04 02/16/13 Oil will cause the belt to start deteriorating. (n/m) - white22sky 12:25:37 02/16/13 I have a new and light used OEM belt for sale. Contact me. (n/m) - XTZ 12:34:53 02/16/13 I will put the car up on jack stands and clean everything up - RICH1 13:33:15 02/16/13
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