Liquid dripping behind front wheel arch (LHD)
#1
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Liquid dripping behind front wheel arch (LHD)
Ciao,
I know that the title looks a little catastrophic but I did not know how to summarize it.
I noticed recently that there was a small stain on the garage floor.
It seems it's coming from the rear part of the front wheel arch.
The liquid is crystal clear, does not look to be 100% water since somehow it's a little bit "oily" (but not at all like engine oil, but does not look aircon condensation). It does not have any specific smell and it's not really "dripping". I found a stain on the garage not bigger than 1/2 iPhone size and it's only "humid", no real liquid accumulating.
I took a picture at the only place where I can imagine is coming out. It looks like it's from that hose. Any suggestion/idea more than welcome.
I know that the title looks a little catastrophic but I did not know how to summarize it.
I noticed recently that there was a small stain on the garage floor.
It seems it's coming from the rear part of the front wheel arch.
The liquid is crystal clear, does not look to be 100% water since somehow it's a little bit "oily" (but not at all like engine oil, but does not look aircon condensation). It does not have any specific smell and it's not really "dripping". I found a stain on the garage not bigger than 1/2 iPhone size and it's only "humid", no real liquid accumulating.
I took a picture at the only place where I can imagine is coming out. It looks like it's from that hose. Any suggestion/idea more than welcome.
Last edited by Ale_72; 08-06-2017 at 01:59 PM. Reason: then and than are different, stupid Italian :)
#3
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Thanks! You are probably right. What disappoint me is that the car came 3 months ago from the full service at a Porsche classic dealer. How shall I clean it? But shouldn't the brake circuit fully sealed?
#4
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There is an overflow pipe that comes off the top of the reservoir. If you open the frunk and look at the reservoir you will see a similar black hose. Looks like they might have overfilled it. A little brake cleaner on a rag should do it and if the reservoir is overfilled try to siphon some out or use a paper towel to absorb some. just don't let any fall on the paint or car.
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You were both obviously right
so for now I took out 85ml of liquid with a clean syringe.
i know it's still over the top but I want to see what happens now.
meanwhile I cleaned the lower part with some home cleaning spray product that I pit
on a towel.
it should work since it's the one I use for grease/strong dirt on my motorbike.
so for now I took out 85ml of liquid with a clean syringe.
i know it's still over the top but I want to see what happens now.
meanwhile I cleaned the lower part with some home cleaning spray product that I pit
on a towel.
it should work since it's the one I use for grease/strong dirt on my motorbike.