Oil on Floorboard
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8th Gear
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Oil on Floorboard
Hi All,
New to the forum and also to Corvette's. I just acquired a 1975 a few weeks back and have started working on the interior. I removed the carpet and noticed that there is something that looks like oil under the padding. Any idea on how it may have gotten there and how to stop it from coming back?
Thanks!
Tick
New to the forum and also to Corvette's. I just acquired a 1975 a few weeks back and have started working on the interior. I removed the carpet and noticed that there is something that looks like oil under the padding. Any idea on how it may have gotten there and how to stop it from coming back?
Thanks!
Tick
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Hi All,
New to the forum and also to Corvette's. I just acquired a 1975 a few weeks back and have started working on the interior. I removed the carpet and noticed that there is something that looks like oil under the padding. Any idea on how it may have gotten there and how to stop it from coming back?
Thanks!
Tick
New to the forum and also to Corvette's. I just acquired a 1975 a few weeks back and have started working on the interior. I removed the carpet and noticed that there is something that looks like oil under the padding. Any idea on how it may have gotten there and how to stop it from coming back?
Thanks!
Tick
Is there oil coating the outside panels of the foot well? If the engine has been leaking oil onto the under carriage and the seam in the floor panel is loose then it's possible for the oil to seep in through the seam and begin soaking into the padding and carpet.
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8th Gear
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I have confirmed that the gauge is not mechanical but electrical. I am going to start the cleanup tonight and hopefully get a better view of what exactly I have going on. The engine does not seem to have a leak now but might have at some point.
Thanks for all the responses, much appreciated.
Thanks for all the responses, much appreciated.
Melting Slicks
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Probably anti-freeze leaking from the heater core. It's still possible that it could habe been fixed in the past. Usually when the heater core leaks you will get condensation on the windshield if you turn on the defrosters.
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8th Gear
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It's dark and ugly. I have started to clean up a bit and it looks like it is coming from near the center column on the passenger side. I think the heater core is the culprit. Once I get the mess cleaned up all the way I will know for sure.
Team Owner
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Check to see if the heater hoses are still going to the core. Many people will deny the inevitable and just do a bypass.
Last edited by Paul L; Feb 11, 2012 at 05:49 PM.
