Leaks, damned leaks, and Disco2 Leaks
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Leaks, damned leaks, and Disco2 Leaks
So...regarding oil leaks: best practices on how to locate leaks? Should I coat the engine bay and under carriage with degreaser, give her a good hose down, then track down where the leaks are coming from? Is there a better way? Best practices (once located and fixed) to prevent in the future (oil additives)?
P.S. Novice home mechanic here. Not trained. Trying to save money and learn something about turning wrenches by doing it myself (as much as possible).
P.S. Novice home mechanic here. Not trained. Trying to save money and learn something about turning wrenches by doing it myself (as much as possible).
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Hendo6119 (02-20-2023)
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I would identify what kind of oil is leaking first. Is it engine oil? ATF? Gear oil? Power steering? This way you can narrow your focus in identifying where it may come from. ATF is typically red, engine oil is golden to dark brown/black, power steering is clear (and should not be ATF in the D2), gear oil is golden to hazy dark yellow and has an unpleasant aroma. Brake fluid is clear, too.
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Hendo6119 (02-20-2023)
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Hendo6119 (02-20-2023)
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Master Cylinder fix: can I just replace the seal?
I saw the PCV fix. Didn't know about tightening the valve cover bolts. I'm assuming I have to break a couple things down to get to them?
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Hendo6119 (02-20-2023)
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Yeah, I probably should have mentioned that in my original post. It's not something that you commonly find on the hardware shore shelf, I had to order mine (from NAPA, I think). Just don't count on going down to the store and being able to pick one up.
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Master Cylinder - yes. If you can find hte kit. Audi has same seal in some of their stuff, I order kits in bulk from AU brake company, and then you have to take it apart and again not super easy. TBH head gasket job is more straightforward. More hours but more straight forward.
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Hendo6119 (02-25-2023)
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