RedM Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Had the car up on a ramp today and saw something that appears to be leaking fluid. From the back of the car looking towards the front, just past where the stock TT exhaust pipes meet (between 2nd cat and split for the two silencers) is an oblong box shape, off to the side. Looks like a sump of some kind. Is it for the autobox? Looks like a gasket might have gone. Fluid is well up though? Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 not heard of many/any gearbox fluid leaks. I'd try and identify the actual fluid, it could be engine oil from a minor leak somewhere. The natural airflow when driving forces it all back along the greabox sump and onto the exhaust (obviously the fluid gets burnt off of there!) Did you have a good look at the underside of the engine with the undertray removed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Didn't get a good look as car was only in for tracking adjustment. Having it looked at this week. Oil level is okay so it's either a new leak or very little is escaping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 What color was teh fluid and what did it smell like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 I guess it was kind darkish but didn't really smell. TBH it seemed a lot like, hmm, you know how gunk seems to build up in the engine bay in places that get blasted by the weather? Front facing usually. Well it was like that. I thought it would have dried off by now though if it was water/dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 I should add that autobox fluid, oil and coolant are all fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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