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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Castleman on 17 January 2011, 14:54:01

Title: Strangely Brown
Post by: Castleman on 17 January 2011, 14:54:01

I have been finding small deposits of strange light brown liquid beneath my car recently (2.2 CD auto).

it has the appearance of head gaskett cappaccino oil, but checking my dipstick the oil appears clean.

i have not lost any coolant, which is also not discoloured.

the fluid reservoir near the steering wheel column is also full.

i suspect that this liquid may be air con coolant, but does anyone have any ideas?

regards

Castleman

Title: Re: Strangely Brown
Post by: Jimbob on 17 January 2011, 15:00:19

where abouts under the car?  somewhere must be damp.

gearbox oil?

Title: Re: Strangely Brown
Post by: Kneepad on 17 January 2011, 15:17:49

Could it possibly be that your camcover gaskets are leaking, this oil mixed with any rainwater that may be getting through the scuttle could explain it.

Title: Re: Strangely Brown
Post by: Castleman on 17 January 2011, 15:24:08

Hello,

The oily deposit is generally further forward that the gearbox, but i couldn't swear the wife hadn't moved the car & more to the drivers side. worryingly close to below the sump.

regards

Castleman 

Title: Re: Strangely Brown
Post by: Kneepad on 17 January 2011, 15:37:09

If I'm not mistaken, the pipes for the gearbox oil cooler run along the offside of the engine.
I fear you are going to have to get under and have a look to try and pinpoint exactly where this is coming from.

Title: Re: Strangely Brown
Post by: lightfj on 17 January 2011, 15:58:28

Power steering fluid maybe?