Brake fluid in trunk area (under liner)
09-28-2008, 05:22 PM
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Brake fluid in trunk area (under liner)
As detailed in another thread, I seem to have a brake / clutch hydraulic fluid leak in my 993 TT trunk area, source yet unknown (that is another thread).
Any suggestions on how to clear this fluid up?
I understand brake fluid can harm the paint / finish. So once cleaned up, any suggestions for treating the painted areas (that I can reach) to combat / neutralized the effect on the paint (talking about under the trunk liner, not on the outside body).
Any suggestions on how to clear this fluid up?
I understand brake fluid can harm the paint / finish. So once cleaned up, any suggestions for treating the painted areas (that I can reach) to combat / neutralized the effect on the paint (talking about under the trunk liner, not on the outside body).
09-28-2008, 08:26 PM
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As detailed in another thread, I seem to have a brake / clutch hydraulic fluid leak in my 993 TT trunk area, source yet unknown (that is another thread).
Any suggestions on how to clear this fluid up?
I understand brake fluid can harm the paint / finish. So once cleaned up, any suggestions for treating the painted areas (that I can reach) to combat / neutralized the effect on the paint (talking about under the trunk liner, not on the outside body).
Any suggestions on how to clear this fluid up?
I understand brake fluid can harm the paint / finish. So once cleaned up, any suggestions for treating the painted areas (that I can reach) to combat / neutralized the effect on the paint (talking about under the trunk liner, not on the outside body).
For the painted areas you can use vinegar or a degreaser.
Anthony
09-29-2008, 08:53 AM
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Good tips from Anthony as always.
I wouldn't waste any time addressing this as the longer it sits the more damage it can do.
I wouldn't waste any time addressing this as the longer it sits the more damage it can do.
09-29-2008, 10:36 AM
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Anthony and Marine Blue, thanks for the tips, will get on it later today.
The root cause seems to be "slave cylinder' related to 993 TT and most of it may actually be Pentosin oil and not brake fluid, but the top of the BF reservoir tank did have some moisture / fluid around the cap, not sure which it is (BF or Pentosin), but I will clean it up regardless with caution (and lots of disposable paper towels). The BF maybe a result of a recnt 30K BF service (by a dealer before I bought the car)
Also the hardboard backing on the liner has also soaked up some type of oil, will investigate replacing that if I can remove it from the liner.
Cheers,
Kevin
The root cause seems to be "slave cylinder' related to 993 TT and most of it may actually be Pentosin oil and not brake fluid, but the top of the BF reservoir tank did have some moisture / fluid around the cap, not sure which it is (BF or Pentosin), but I will clean it up regardless with caution (and lots of disposable paper towels). The BF maybe a result of a recnt 30K BF service (by a dealer before I bought the car)
Also the hardboard backing on the liner has also soaked up some type of oil, will investigate replacing that if I can remove it from the liner.
Cheers,
Kevin
09-29-2008, 11:48 AM
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These types of leaks are not uncommon as I see them a lot when dealing with the local Porsche center.
It usually occurs when a Porsche owner seeks to save a few bucks and goes to a quick lube type place. Not saying that's what happened in your case but that it's common. Some times I have seen where the caps were not even placed back on.
The backing board *might* be saved by placing some oil absorbing granules on the oil soaked side. This depends largely on how much oil was soaked in and also how long it's been there.
Hope you get it all worked out.
Anthony
It usually occurs when a Porsche owner seeks to save a few bucks and goes to a quick lube type place. Not saying that's what happened in your case but that it's common. Some times I have seen where the caps were not even placed back on.
The backing board *might* be saved by placing some oil absorbing granules on the oil soaked side. This depends largely on how much oil was soaked in and also how long it's been there.
Hope you get it all worked out.
Anthony
