Pink fluid
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Pink fluid
Well it was finally 65+ degrees here yesterday and I thought what a great day for a ride. The Beastie had not been moved or started since the last weekend of November.
Removed the battery tender, made sure none of the tires were flat and fired her up. Instant startup no cranking just start. Battery tenders are amazing.
Anyway I backed her out and thought I'd take a look at the garage floor to see if she lost any fluids over the winter. None were found last summer and fall when she was at home.
Much to my surprise there was a pink oil on the ground in the middle of the rear axle. Not a lot, just what would have been a 4 month long trickle. Not even a puddle just a wet spot.
What is it?
Something to worry about?
Had a great ride, after adding just a little air to each tire. Lost about 1 pound of pressure per tire. After a great 1 and 1/2 hour ride I took her back and put her to sleep for a few more weeks before I bring her home for the summer. Had so much fun w/ her I forgot to take any pictures.
So what do you guys think about the pink fluid?
Removed the battery tender, made sure none of the tires were flat and fired her up. Instant startup no cranking just start. Battery tenders are amazing.
Anyway I backed her out and thought I'd take a look at the garage floor to see if she lost any fluids over the winter. None were found last summer and fall when she was at home.
Much to my surprise there was a pink oil on the ground in the middle of the rear axle. Not a lot, just what would have been a 4 month long trickle. Not even a puddle just a wet spot.
What is it?
Something to worry about?
Had a great ride, after adding just a little air to each tire. Lost about 1 pound of pressure per tire. After a great 1 and 1/2 hour ride I took her back and put her to sleep for a few more weeks before I bring her home for the summer. Had so much fun w/ her I forgot to take any pictures.
So what do you guys think about the pink fluid?
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Well, I would figure out the source of the problem quickly, before it damages something. The lack of a n easy way to check your fluid level kind of necessitates that it not leak.
It could be the converter or some other seal. I would wash it up an place a piece of cardboard underneath it to try and pinpoint the leak.
BTW, how many miles on the tranny ?
Thread Starter
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Joined: Aug 2007
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Well, I would figure out the source of the problem quickly, before it damages something. The lack of a n easy way to check your fluid level kind of necessitates that it not leak.
It could be the converter or some other seal. I would wash it up an place a piece of cardboard underneath it to try and pinpoint the leak.
BTW, how many miles on the tranny ?
It could be the converter or some other seal. I would wash it up an place a piece of cardboard underneath it to try and pinpoint the leak.
BTW, how many miles on the tranny ?
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