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Jan 10, 2024 | 12:56 AM

ZFive

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C5 corvette leak

I have a 2000 corvette that I recently bought
& has been leaking slowly seems like is dripping from somewhere… Please Help

Jan 10, 2024 | 03:26 AM

Jim's corvette 2003

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Rear Main Seal would be my guess.

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Jan 10, 2024 | 05:18 AM

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Jan 10, 2024 | 07:02 AM

hyperv6

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Looks like it is up front on the engine with the fan in the back ground and it appears to be Power Steering fluid.

Might start at the lines and the pump for the power steering.

Clean it and see if it comes back and where. Turn the wheel while it is sitting and see if you can see it reform.

Jan 10, 2024 | 08:46 AM

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Yes, I'd first check all fittings for tightness. Also check power steering fluid reservoir for being overfilled...

Jan 10, 2024 | 01:21 PM

Dads2kconvertible

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The first thing I would do is figure out what the substance is. If it is engine oil you're looking in a different place than power steering, brake fluid, or anti-freeze.

Jan 10, 2024 | 06:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dads2kconvertible

The first thing I would do is figure out what the substance is. If it is engine oil you're looking in a different place than power steering, brake fluid, or anti-freeze.

True, but it sure looks mighty red to me. Plus it is in front of the engine on the trans lines. But verifying its source would be the first thing to do, so I agree with you....

Jan 10, 2024 | 09:04 PM

silverbullet98c5

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Seeing the bubbles in the high pressure line (top line in the 3rd photo), it’s quite possible that’s the culprit. From reading those are known to fail on C5s. Also see if it’s coming off the PS pump which sits above those lines.

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Jan 11, 2024 | 08:02 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim's corvette 2003

Rear Main Seal would be my guess.

Jan 11, 2024 | 12:59 PM

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ZFive

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Car is auto, so today i started my car and seen it leaking from the top trans line connected to the radiator... Im hoping is just there were is leaking because it looks very messy