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Dieu · 09-01-2014, 03:07 PM

Hello..I am new on the forum and new to the 240SX scene. I got my s13 half year ago and didn't really do much to it. 2 days ago I noticed that the floor was filled with a bunch of fluid. Seems like the fluid is coming from around the front driver side wheel and I saw the fluid dripping from next to the tie rod area. Can someone please identify where does the leak come from? Thank!!

Primo's Silvia · 09-01-2014, 04:05 PM

Are any of the fluids low?
-color of fluid?
It seems to b powersterring fluid?

Kingtal0n · 09-04-2014, 09:33 PM

THAT PLASTIC PANEL hanging down is just a protective plastic you can remove easily, its mostly 10mm bolts. You should take that plastic panel off and inspect the engine itself. there is almost always an oil leak on a KA24X engine at either the front main seal, or the valvecover. And other places of course, but those are common to check first.

If the front of the engine looks all oil and filthy, but its all down by the crankshaft pulley, its probably the front main.

If all the oil seems to be coming from near the top of the engine, then its probably the valvecover, or something else up there...

badass8 · 09-05-2014, 01:43 AM

If its a dual cam it could most likely be the power steering fluid as stated above. Considering the power steering reservoir and pump are on the driver side. Just simply check to see how much fluid is in the reservoir and go from there.

Try to take pictures during the day as well.

*anti tyler* · 09-05-2014, 06:19 AM

Because of the depth of color on your frame pieces, It's most likely oil. Possibly power steering.

Coolant just doesn't look like that to me. If you really can't find the leak and need help, go to the auto parts store and get UV dye.

You have to consider also the off chance that what you're seeing is water from the roads getting trapped in a dirty plastic panel... That panel could have had old oil and grease drippings in it mixed with dirt and water would make the sludge you're seeing.

Dieu · 09-05-2014, 11:35 AM

I checked it today and I found out that it is leaking from the power steering rack seals..do i need to replace the whole steering rack or just the seals?

Dieu · 09-05-2014, 11:37 AM

I checked it today and I found out that it is leaking ps fluid from the power steering rack seals do i need to replace the whole steering rack or just the seals?

09-04-2014, 09:33 PM	#3
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 38 Posts: 4,649 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	THAT PLASTIC PANEL hanging down is just a protective plastic you can remove easily, its mostly 10mm bolts. You should take that plastic panel off and inspect the engine itself. there is almost always an oil leak on a KA24X engine at either the front main seal, or the valvecover. And other places of course, but those are common to check first. If the front of the engine looks all oil and filthy, but its all down by the crankshaft pulley, its probably the front main. If all the oil seems to be coming from near the top of the engine, then its probably the valvecover, or something else up there... __________________ 5.3/4l80e/turbo 240sx playthrough: https://tinyurl.com/turbo240

09-05-2014, 01:43 AM	#4
badass8 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SoCAL Posts: 453 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	If its a dual cam it could most likely be the power steering fluid as stated above. Considering the power steering reservoir and pump are on the driver side. Just simply check to see how much fluid is in the reservoir and go from there. Try to take pictures during the day as well. __________________ Lexus V8 Into S13 Build

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09-01-2014, 04:05 PM	#2
Primo's Silvia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: City of industry SOCAL! Posts: 366 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Are any of the fluids low? -color of fluid? It seems to b powersterring fluid?

09-05-2014, 11:35 AM	#6
Dieu Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: East bay Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I checked it today and I found out that it is leaking from the power steering rack seals..do i need to replace the whole steering rack or just the seals?

09-05-2014, 11:37 AM	#7
Dieu Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: East bay Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I checked it today and I found out that it is leaking ps fluid from the power steering rack seals do i need to replace the whole steering rack or just the seals?