Oil leak at front of van? Help please

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Merlin Cat, Jul 19, 2016.

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  1. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    I consider myself rightfully reprimanded for my cavalier attitude toward my vehicles :) I knew where the brake fluid was in the Devon but it's not there in this one.
    @Lord Congi do you know where it is on yours please?

    @davidoft whats the worst that can happen on the drive down to yours? Anything less than a crash I'm ok with, if more I will use another one of my fleet :)
     
    Merlin Cat, Jul 20, 2016
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  2. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    Ps @art b thry are only best clothes to me, others may not recognise them as such :).
    (Just cos I called you on your waiters outfit at eddies!!)
     
    Merlin Cat, Jul 20, 2016
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  3. lost-en-france

    lost-en-france

    what is the ball chain thing? (bottom right)elegant on top as well as underneath..
     
    lost-en-france, Jul 20, 2016
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  4. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    That, my good sir, is the cruise control device :)
     
    Merlin Cat, Jul 20, 2016
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  5. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    It really can't be hard to locate your brake fluid reservoir follow the pipes to where they enter van the seats might swivel but the frame surely is fixed? I think you're not looking in the right place, there's a large void under seat and a smaller one.... It should be in there
     
    rickyrooo1, Jul 20, 2016
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  6. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator


    I thought that too! However, I have big thick swivel mechanism and lots of shag pile.
    I will look after work in daylight to follow pipes.
     
    Merlin Cat, Jul 20, 2016
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  7. art b

    art b


    He he he.. It's all fancy dress to us..:)
     
    art b, Jul 20, 2016
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  8. paradox

    paradox

    It's your steering box that's leaking
    It needs the seals replacing
    In the mean time undo the two screws holding the cover plate on at the bottom of the steering column and top it up via the red filler plug
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    Your brake fluid reservoir looks like this
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    And should be found here
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    paradox, Jul 20, 2016
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  9. Crispy

    Crispy

    So that's how you top up the steering box, would that account for excessive play in the steering wheel?

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    Crispy, Jul 20, 2016
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  10. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

    No
     
    davidoft, Jul 20, 2016
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  11. paradox

    paradox

    Excessive play could be one of or a combination of a few things connected to the steering
    It could also be that your steering box needs adjusting or refurbishment.


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    paradox, Jul 20, 2016
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  12. Crispy

    Crispy

    Ok , is it possible to adjust the box or is it time for a new one

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    Crispy, Jul 20, 2016
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  13. Crispy

    Crispy

    Thanks. Beat me to it.

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    Crispy, Jul 20, 2016
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  14. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    Thank you v much @paradox :) I shall check steering fluid later.

    The brake fluid normal place is all carpeted :(
     
    Merlin Cat, Jul 20, 2016
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  15. 3901mick

    3901mick

    Don't you come over here to our green and pleasant land dribbling all over the place !!!
     
    3901mick, Jul 20, 2016
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  16. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Ahem...gearboxes, buses and oil :eek:
     
    MorkC68, Jul 20, 2016
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  17. 3901mick

    3901mick

    Who said I was talking about the van !!!
     
    3901mick, Jul 20, 2016
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  18. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    :lol: :D
     
    MorkC68, Jul 20, 2016
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  19. paradox

    paradox

    There maybe a slit or a flap in the carpet to get to it


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    paradox, Jul 20, 2016
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  20. paradox

    paradox

    If the reservoir has been moved when the van was converted it may be behind the cab kick panels under the dash


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    paradox, Jul 20, 2016
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