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JohnD76
20-10-2001, 16:46
I have recently had th4 car lowered on Eibachs. This has really improved the car no end and I have a big smile on my face.

What I have noticed though, however, is that there is a fluid just inside the rear LHS tyre. Have got down on all fours http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/rolleyes.gif and can't see anything can could be leaking, just the wheel arch.

The fluid looks like water, it doesn't smell and is clear and has the same viscosity (big word http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/biggrin.gif).

So it is either rain water that is pooling somewhere inside the arch and dripping out over night whilst the car is stationary. Or could be something a little more sinister (da da daaaa!!!!). What are the signs or worn/rupterd (?) shocks?

Thanks Guys,

John.
JackaL
20-10-2001, 19:00
Hmm,odd one. I know there is a diff oil cooler on the other side, so it won't be that.

To check if your shocks are worn push down the corner of the car. It should just rise up and stop, if it bounces up and down a lot you're needing new shocks.

I have Eibach springs too, they really make the car handle well, and it looks better for being lower too http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif
Deano_s14
21-10-2001, 10:20
Could be dog piss!!!??? http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/biggrin.gif

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JohnD76
22-10-2001, 09:22
I think it most probably water that is dripping out, but will check if this goddamn rain ever stops!!!

Have heard a bumping sound too, but think this is either the Exhaust or the MDF/chipboar thing that covers the spare in teh boot. Will remove this piece of chipboard and see if sound stops.

As for Dogs pi55, I hope not, cos I smelt it http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/eek.gif

John.
geoff_s14
22-10-2001, 09:49
John,

What does the fluid taste like?

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JohnD76
23-10-2001, 10:56
I thought about it, then thought the better of it http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/biggrin.gif

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JohnD76
31-10-2001, 09:23
Originally posted by JackaL:
Hmm,odd one. I know there is a diff oil cooler on the other side, so it won't be that.

To check if your shocks are worn push down the corner of the car. It should just rise up and stop, if it bounces up and down a lot you're needing new shocks.

I have Eibach springs too, they really make the car handle well, and it looks better for being lower too http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif


I am needing new shocks http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif
Johnny
31-10-2001, 09:41
Taste it ... its the only way to tell
JohnD76
31-10-2001, 09:49
err...

What should it taste like?? (Don't say chicken, cos I won't believe you!!) http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif



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Bean
31-10-2001, 10:11
A good way to test if it's brake fluid is to smear some over your car. If it takes the paint off then it's most likely brake fluid!!! http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/biggrin.gif

Seriously though, it's most likely water dripping off the bodywork, exhaust, suspension etc...

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dave_s13
31-10-2001, 10:43
Use a pipette and drop some in the other halfs eyes while she's asleep. If she's blind the next day then you need to start worrying about the car.
JohnD76
31-10-2001, 10:50
I'll give that a go tonight, and let you know how I get on tomorrow http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/biggrin.gif
Johnny
31-10-2001, 10:55
Originally posted by JohnD76:
err...

What should it taste like?? (Don't say chicken, cos I won't believe you!!) http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif



Well if it tastes like water ..... dont panic
if it tstes like stale water ..... rain
Salty ............................ dog piss (dont ask http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif )
sweet ............................ Anti freeze
Lentils and Pineapple ............ Dhansak
Bitter ........................... screenwash

These are the only things to have leaked off my car .... if its none of these, mail me the taste and what the fluid was and I eill amend my list.
Bean
31-10-2001, 11:08
Originally posted by Johnny:
Well if it tastes like water ..... dont panic
if it tstes like stale water ..... rain
Salty ............................ dog piss (dont ask http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif )
sweet ............................ Anti freeze
Lentils and Pineapple ............ Dhansak
Bitter ........................... screenwash

These are the only things to have leaked off my car .... if its none of these, mail me the taste and what the fluid was and I eill amend my list.



That's a bit of a worrying hobby you've got there!!! http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/biggrin.gif

What does engine oil and petrol taste like? http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/biggrin.gif

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JohnD76
31-10-2001, 12:14
Originally posted by Johnny:
Well if it tastes like water ..... dont panic
if it tstes like stale water ..... rain
Salty ............................ dog piss (dont ask http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif )
sweet ............................ Anti freeze
Lentils and Pineapple ............ Dhansak
Bitter ........................... screenwash

These are the only things to have leaked off my car .... if its none of these, mail me the taste and what the fluid was and I eill amend my list.




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Amdathlonuk
01-11-2001, 17:15
Originally posted by Johnny:
Salty ............................ dog piss (dont ask http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/smile.gif )



Johnny, forgive me for saying this but,............
You're not calling your missus a dog are you??

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David
01-11-2001, 22:27
Come on chaps is it me...do you have air con?

If so it drips on the left hand side, mind you why would you have it on?

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Johnny
02-11-2001, 12:02
Cant be aircon .. that drips on the the 1st cat and evaporates straight away.

Yes I have tasted petrol ... cant get the taste out your mouth for days. Never had the need to taste engine oil (touch wood) ... As far as I know my misses has nevver pissed on any of my wheels http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif

Looking under my car last night I can find NO pipes or tubes back by the LHS wheel.

So the only things it can be is

1) brake fluid
2) shock fluid
3) rain water from the boot water run off tuby things
4) Possibly the rear windscreen wash is channelled back there ?
JohnD76
02-11-2001, 12:09
Its a knackered rear shock http://300zx.co.uk/200sx/ubb/frown.gif
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