Unknown fluid leak!
01-06-2007, 07:48 PM
#31
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Re: Unknown fluid leak!
Thats great! But I don't carry any essentials with me, but that is
good. I drive 40 miles to work one way, I prolly should pack a few
things!
Earle Horton wrote:
> How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me, you
> could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
> sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
>
> Earle
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> > No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> > snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> > the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> > floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> > coming from. Thanks again everyone!
> >
> > Greg
> > Carl wrote:
> > > Has it rained recently?
> > >
> > >
> > > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
> > > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
> > > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
> > > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
> > > >
> > > > Greg
> > > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
> > > >> vehicle
> > > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
> > > >> well.
> > > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
> distinctive
> > > >> feel
> > > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
> > > >> suspect
> > > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
> > > >>
> > > >> Earle
> > > >>
> > > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
> > > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Mike
> > > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > > >> > Jan/06
> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > > >> >
> > > >> > jerryg wrote:
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung.
> I am
> > > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
> > > >> > > secure
> > > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
> > > >> > > dripping??
> > > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
> > > >> > > gear
> > > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
> > > >> > > lines
> > > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
> > > >> > > Thanks, Greg
> > > >
> >
good. I drive 40 miles to work one way, I prolly should pack a few
things!
Earle Horton wrote:
> How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me, you
> could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
> sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
>
> Earle
>
> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> > No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> > snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> > the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> > floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> > coming from. Thanks again everyone!
> >
> > Greg
> > Carl wrote:
> > > Has it rained recently?
> > >
> > >
> > > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
> > > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
> > > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
> > > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
> > > >
> > > > Greg
> > > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
> > > >> vehicle
> > > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
> > > >> well.
> > > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
> distinctive
> > > >> feel
> > > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
> > > >> suspect
> > > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
> > > >>
> > > >> Earle
> > > >>
> > > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
> > > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Mike
> > > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > > >> > Jan/06
> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > > >> >
> > > >> > jerryg wrote:
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung.
> I am
> > > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
> > > >> > > secure
> > > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
> > > >> > > dripping??
> > > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
> > > >> > > gear
> > > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
> > > >> > > lines
> > > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
> > > >> > > Thanks, Greg
> > > >
> >
01-06-2007, 07:56 PM
#32
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Re: Unknown fluid leak!
Umm...
do you have a tube for your rear window washer that runs in that direction?
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
>> Has it rained recently?
>>
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
>> > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
>> > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Earle Horton wrote:
>> >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
>> >> vehicle
>> >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
>> >> well.
>> >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> >> distinctive
>> >> feel
>> >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> >> suspect
>> >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> >>
>> >> Earle
>> >>
>> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> >> >
>> >> > Mike
>> >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> >> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> >> >
>> >> > jerryg wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung. I
>> >> > > am
>> >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
>> >> > > secure
>> >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> >> > > dripping??
>> >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
>> >> > > gear
>> >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
>> >> > > lines
>> >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
>> >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> >
>
do you have a tube for your rear window washer that runs in that direction?
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
>> Has it rained recently?
>>
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
>> > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
>> > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Earle Horton wrote:
>> >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
>> >> vehicle
>> >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
>> >> well.
>> >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> >> distinctive
>> >> feel
>> >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> >> suspect
>> >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> >>
>> >> Earle
>> >>
>> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> >> >
>> >> > Mike
>> >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> >> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> >> >
>> >> > jerryg wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung. I
>> >> > > am
>> >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
>> >> > > secure
>> >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> >> > > dripping??
>> >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
>> >> > > gear
>> >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
>> >> > > lines
>> >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
>> >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> >
>
01-06-2007, 07:56 PM
#33
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Re: Unknown fluid leak!
Umm...
do you have a tube for your rear window washer that runs in that direction?
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
>> Has it rained recently?
>>
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
>> > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
>> > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Earle Horton wrote:
>> >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
>> >> vehicle
>> >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
>> >> well.
>> >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> >> distinctive
>> >> feel
>> >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> >> suspect
>> >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> >>
>> >> Earle
>> >>
>> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> >> >
>> >> > Mike
>> >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> >> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> >> >
>> >> > jerryg wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung. I
>> >> > > am
>> >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
>> >> > > secure
>> >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> >> > > dripping??
>> >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
>> >> > > gear
>> >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
>> >> > > lines
>> >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
>> >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> >
>
do you have a tube for your rear window washer that runs in that direction?
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
>> Has it rained recently?
>>
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
>> > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
>> > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Earle Horton wrote:
>> >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
>> >> vehicle
>> >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
>> >> well.
>> >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> >> distinctive
>> >> feel
>> >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> >> suspect
>> >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> >>
>> >> Earle
>> >>
>> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> >> >
>> >> > Mike
>> >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> >> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> >> >
>> >> > jerryg wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung. I
>> >> > > am
>> >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
>> >> > > secure
>> >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> >> > > dripping??
>> >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
>> >> > > gear
>> >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
>> >> > > lines
>> >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
>> >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> >
>
01-06-2007, 07:56 PM
#34
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Re: Unknown fluid leak!
Umm...
do you have a tube for your rear window washer that runs in that direction?
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
>> Has it rained recently?
>>
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
>> > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
>> > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Earle Horton wrote:
>> >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
>> >> vehicle
>> >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
>> >> well.
>> >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> >> distinctive
>> >> feel
>> >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> >> suspect
>> >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> >>
>> >> Earle
>> >>
>> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> >> >
>> >> > Mike
>> >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> >> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> >> >
>> >> > jerryg wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung. I
>> >> > > am
>> >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
>> >> > > secure
>> >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> >> > > dripping??
>> >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
>> >> > > gear
>> >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
>> >> > > lines
>> >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
>> >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> >
>
do you have a tube for your rear window washer that runs in that direction?
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
>> Has it rained recently?
>>
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
>> > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
>> > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Earle Horton wrote:
>> >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
>> >> vehicle
>> >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
>> >> well.
>> >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> >> distinctive
>> >> feel
>> >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> >> suspect
>> >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> >>
>> >> Earle
>> >>
>> >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> >> >
>> >> > Mike
>> >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> >> > Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> >> >
>> >> > jerryg wrote:
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung. I
>> >> > > am
>> >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
>> >> > > secure
>> >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> >> > > dripping??
>> >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
>> >> > > gear
>> >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
>> >> > > lines
>> >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
>> >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> >
>
01-06-2007, 07:58 PM
#35
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Posts: n/a
Re: Unknown fluid leak!
How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me, you
could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
Earle
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
> > Has it rained recently?
> >
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
> > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
> > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
> > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
> > >
> > > Greg
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
> > >> vehicle
> > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
> > >> well.
> > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
distinctive
> > >> feel
> > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
> > >> suspect
> > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
> > >>
> > >> Earle
> > >>
> > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
> > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
> > >> >
> > >> > Mike
> > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > >> > Jan/06
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >> >
> > >> > jerryg wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung.
I am
> > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
> > >> > > secure
> > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
> > >> > > dripping??
> > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
> > >> > > gear
> > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
> > >> > > lines
> > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
> > >> > > Thanks, Greg
> > >
>
could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
Earle
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
> > Has it rained recently?
> >
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
> > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
> > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
> > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
> > >
> > > Greg
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
> > >> vehicle
> > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
> > >> well.
> > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
distinctive
> > >> feel
> > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
> > >> suspect
> > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
> > >>
> > >> Earle
> > >>
> > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
> > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
> > >> >
> > >> > Mike
> > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > >> > Jan/06
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >> >
> > >> > jerryg wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung.
I am
> > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
> > >> > > secure
> > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
> > >> > > dripping??
> > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
> > >> > > gear
> > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
> > >> > > lines
> > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
> > >> > > Thanks, Greg
> > >
>
01-06-2007, 07:58 PM
#36
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Unknown fluid leak!
How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me, you
could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
Earle
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
> > Has it rained recently?
> >
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
> > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
> > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
> > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
> > >
> > > Greg
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
> > >> vehicle
> > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
> > >> well.
> > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
distinctive
> > >> feel
> > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
> > >> suspect
> > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
> > >>
> > >> Earle
> > >>
> > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
> > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
> > >> >
> > >> > Mike
> > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > >> > Jan/06
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >> >
> > >> > jerryg wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung.
I am
> > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
> > >> > > secure
> > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
> > >> > > dripping??
> > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
> > >> > > gear
> > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
> > >> > > lines
> > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
> > >> > > Thanks, Greg
> > >
>
could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
Earle
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
> > Has it rained recently?
> >
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
> > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
> > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
> > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
> > >
> > > Greg
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
> > >> vehicle
> > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
> > >> well.
> > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
distinctive
> > >> feel
> > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
> > >> suspect
> > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
> > >>
> > >> Earle
> > >>
> > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
> > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
> > >> >
> > >> > Mike
> > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > >> > Jan/06
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >> >
> > >> > jerryg wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung.
I am
> > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
> > >> > > secure
> > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
> > >> > > dripping??
> > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
> > >> > > gear
> > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
> > >> > > lines
> > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
> > >> > > Thanks, Greg
> > >
>
01-06-2007, 07:58 PM
#37
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Unknown fluid leak!
How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me, you
could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
Earle
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
> > Has it rained recently?
> >
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
> > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
> > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
> > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
> > >
> > > Greg
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
> > >> vehicle
> > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
> > >> well.
> > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
distinctive
> > >> feel
> > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
> > >> suspect
> > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
> > >>
> > >> Earle
> > >>
> > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
> > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
> > >> >
> > >> > Mike
> > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > >> > Jan/06
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >> >
> > >> > jerryg wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung.
I am
> > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
> > >> > > secure
> > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
> > >> > > dripping??
> > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
> > >> > > gear
> > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
> > >> > > lines
> > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
> > >> > > Thanks, Greg
> > >
>
could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
Earle
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
> No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
> snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
> the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
> floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
> coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>
> Greg
> Carl wrote:
> > Has it rained recently?
> >
> >
> > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
> > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
> > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I cant
> > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks for
> > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
> > >
> > > Greg
> > > Earle Horton wrote:
> > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that this
> > >> vehicle
> > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger compartment
> > >> well.
> > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
distinctive
> > >> feel
> > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
> > >> suspect
> > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
> > >>
> > >> Earle
> > >>
> > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
> > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
> > >> >
> > >> > Mike
> > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > >> > Jan/06
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> > >> >
> > >> > jerryg wrote:
> > >> > >
> > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has sprung.
I am
> > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts that
> > >> > > secure
> > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
> > >> > > dripping??
> > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is not
> > >> > > gear
> > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how the
> > >> > > lines
> > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame rail.
> > >> > > Thanks, Greg
> > >
>
01-06-2007, 08:02 PM
#38
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Unknown fluid leak!
I pack a cheepie wal-mart tool kit. Basic socket set, two screw drivers,
pliers, allen wrenches, and small torx bits with a bit driver. $12.88 at
wal-mart.
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130935.059864.26680@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com...
> Thats great! But I don't carry any essentials with me, but that is
> good. I drive 40 miles to work one way, I prolly should pack a few
> things!
> Earle Horton wrote:
>> How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me,
>> you
>> could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
>> sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> > No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
>> > snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
>> > the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
>> > floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
>> > coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Carl wrote:
>> > > Has it rained recently?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I
>> > > > cant
>> > > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks
>> > > > for
>> > > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> > > >
>> > > > Greg
>> > > > Earle Horton wrote:
>> > > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that
>> > > >> this
>> > > >> vehicle
>> > > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger
>> > > >> compartment
>> > > >> well.
>> > > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> distinctive
>> > > >> feel
>> > > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> > > >> suspect
>> > > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Earle
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> > > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > Mike
>> > > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > > >> > Jan/06
>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > jerryg wrote:
>> > > >> > >
>> > > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has
>> > > >> > > sprung.
>> I am
>> > > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts
>> > > >> > > that
>> > > >> > > secure
>> > > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> > > >> > > dripping??
>> > > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is
>> > > >> > > not
>> > > >> > > gear
>> > > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how
>> > > >> > > the
>> > > >> > > lines
>> > > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame
>> > > >> > > rail.
>> > > >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> > > >
>> >
>
pliers, allen wrenches, and small torx bits with a bit driver. $12.88 at
wal-mart.
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130935.059864.26680@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com...
> Thats great! But I don't carry any essentials with me, but that is
> good. I drive 40 miles to work one way, I prolly should pack a few
> things!
> Earle Horton wrote:
>> How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me,
>> you
>> could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
>> sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> > No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
>> > snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
>> > the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
>> > floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
>> > coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Carl wrote:
>> > > Has it rained recently?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I
>> > > > cant
>> > > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks
>> > > > for
>> > > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> > > >
>> > > > Greg
>> > > > Earle Horton wrote:
>> > > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that
>> > > >> this
>> > > >> vehicle
>> > > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger
>> > > >> compartment
>> > > >> well.
>> > > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> distinctive
>> > > >> feel
>> > > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> > > >> suspect
>> > > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Earle
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> > > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > Mike
>> > > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > > >> > Jan/06
>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > jerryg wrote:
>> > > >> > >
>> > > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has
>> > > >> > > sprung.
>> I am
>> > > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts
>> > > >> > > that
>> > > >> > > secure
>> > > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> > > >> > > dripping??
>> > > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is
>> > > >> > > not
>> > > >> > > gear
>> > > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how
>> > > >> > > the
>> > > >> > > lines
>> > > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame
>> > > >> > > rail.
>> > > >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> > > >
>> >
>
01-06-2007, 08:02 PM
#39
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Unknown fluid leak!
I pack a cheepie wal-mart tool kit. Basic socket set, two screw drivers,
pliers, allen wrenches, and small torx bits with a bit driver. $12.88 at
wal-mart.
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130935.059864.26680@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com...
> Thats great! But I don't carry any essentials with me, but that is
> good. I drive 40 miles to work one way, I prolly should pack a few
> things!
> Earle Horton wrote:
>> How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me,
>> you
>> could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
>> sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> > No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
>> > snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
>> > the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
>> > floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
>> > coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Carl wrote:
>> > > Has it rained recently?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I
>> > > > cant
>> > > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks
>> > > > for
>> > > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> > > >
>> > > > Greg
>> > > > Earle Horton wrote:
>> > > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that
>> > > >> this
>> > > >> vehicle
>> > > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger
>> > > >> compartment
>> > > >> well.
>> > > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> distinctive
>> > > >> feel
>> > > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> > > >> suspect
>> > > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Earle
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> > > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > Mike
>> > > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > > >> > Jan/06
>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > jerryg wrote:
>> > > >> > >
>> > > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has
>> > > >> > > sprung.
>> I am
>> > > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts
>> > > >> > > that
>> > > >> > > secure
>> > > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> > > >> > > dripping??
>> > > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is
>> > > >> > > not
>> > > >> > > gear
>> > > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how
>> > > >> > > the
>> > > >> > > lines
>> > > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame
>> > > >> > > rail.
>> > > >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> > > >
>> >
>
pliers, allen wrenches, and small torx bits with a bit driver. $12.88 at
wal-mart.
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130935.059864.26680@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com...
> Thats great! But I don't carry any essentials with me, but that is
> good. I drive 40 miles to work one way, I prolly should pack a few
> things!
> Earle Horton wrote:
>> How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me,
>> you
>> could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
>> sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> > No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
>> > snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
>> > the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
>> > floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
>> > coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Carl wrote:
>> > > Has it rained recently?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I
>> > > > cant
>> > > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks
>> > > > for
>> > > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> > > >
>> > > > Greg
>> > > > Earle Horton wrote:
>> > > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that
>> > > >> this
>> > > >> vehicle
>> > > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger
>> > > >> compartment
>> > > >> well.
>> > > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> distinctive
>> > > >> feel
>> > > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> > > >> suspect
>> > > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Earle
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> > > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > Mike
>> > > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > > >> > Jan/06
>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > jerryg wrote:
>> > > >> > >
>> > > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has
>> > > >> > > sprung.
>> I am
>> > > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts
>> > > >> > > that
>> > > >> > > secure
>> > > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> > > >> > > dripping??
>> > > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is
>> > > >> > > not
>> > > >> > > gear
>> > > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how
>> > > >> > > the
>> > > >> > > lines
>> > > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame
>> > > >> > > rail.
>> > > >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> > > >
>> >
>
01-06-2007, 08:02 PM
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Re: Unknown fluid leak!
I pack a cheepie wal-mart tool kit. Basic socket set, two screw drivers,
pliers, allen wrenches, and small torx bits with a bit driver. $12.88 at
wal-mart.
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130935.059864.26680@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com...
> Thats great! But I don't carry any essentials with me, but that is
> good. I drive 40 miles to work one way, I prolly should pack a few
> things!
> Earle Horton wrote:
>> How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me,
>> you
>> could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
>> sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> > No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
>> > snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
>> > the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
>> > floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
>> > coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Carl wrote:
>> > > Has it rained recently?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I
>> > > > cant
>> > > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks
>> > > > for
>> > > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> > > >
>> > > > Greg
>> > > > Earle Horton wrote:
>> > > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that
>> > > >> this
>> > > >> vehicle
>> > > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger
>> > > >> compartment
>> > > >> well.
>> > > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> distinctive
>> > > >> feel
>> > > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> > > >> suspect
>> > > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Earle
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> > > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > Mike
>> > > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > > >> > Jan/06
>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > jerryg wrote:
>> > > >> > >
>> > > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has
>> > > >> > > sprung.
>> I am
>> > > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts
>> > > >> > > that
>> > > >> > > secure
>> > > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> > > >> > > dripping??
>> > > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is
>> > > >> > > not
>> > > >> > > gear
>> > > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how
>> > > >> > > the
>> > > >> > > lines
>> > > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame
>> > > >> > > rail.
>> > > >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> > > >
>> >
>
pliers, allen wrenches, and small torx bits with a bit driver. $12.88 at
wal-mart.
Carl
"jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
news:1168130935.059864.26680@42g2000cwt.googlegrou ps.com...
> Thats great! But I don't carry any essentials with me, but that is
> good. I drive 40 miles to work one way, I prolly should pack a few
> things!
> Earle Horton wrote:
>> How old are you? Because if you are as old as Bill, Mike, Simon or me,
>> you
>> could have tossed a bottle of oil back there, had it land on something
>> sharp, and promised yourself to clean it up "as soon as I get home".
>>
>> Earle
>>
>> "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> news:1168130287.594953.300310@v33g2000cwv.googlegr oups.com...
>> > No it has not. I live in northern Illinois were we have no rain or
>> > snow! It is oil. I am going to get a bottle of brake fluid and compare
>> > the odor. I am baffled!!! Its right under the seat belt anchors on the
>> > floor. They are soaked with oil. I have no idea where it would be
>> > coming from. Thanks again everyone!
>> >
>> > Greg
>> > Carl wrote:
>> > > Has it rained recently?
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > "jerryg" <Gregginn7@msn.com> wrote in message
>> > > news:1168123515.821200.70550@51g2000cwl.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > > > Hey Guys, I know its not a spill, I have no carpet in my Jeep. I
>> > > > cant
>> > > > figure out for the life of me what the heck it is. Anyway, thanks
>> > > > for
>> > > > the input. Maybe its seat belt oil ;)
>> > > >
>> > > > Greg
>> > > > Earle Horton wrote:
>> > > >> I suspect a spill too. Remember, although Jeep advertised that
>> > > >> this
>> > > >> vehicle
>> > > >> had "drain plugs" they don't actually drain the passenger
>> > > >> compartment
>> > > >> well.
>> > > >> If it is brake fluid you will be able to identify it by its
>> distinctive
>> > > >> feel
>> > > >> and smell, as well as by its amazing ability to dissolve paint. I
>> > > >> suspect
>> > > >> that the "leak" is Coca-Cola, beer or coffee. ;^)
>> > > >>
>> > > >> Earle
>> > > >>
>> > > >> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> > > >> news:459FFF28.5E5E141C@sympatico.ca...
>> > > >> > Water leaking out from inside?
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > Mike
>> > > >> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
>> > > >> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>> > > >> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
>> > > >> > Jan/06
>> http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
>> > > >> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>> > > >> >
>> > > >> > jerryg wrote:
>> > > >> > >
>> > > >> > > Well after chasing many leaks on my 95 YJ, a new one has
>> > > >> > > sprung.
>> I am
>> > > >> > > getting two drops of fluid under the mid section. The bolts
>> > > >> > > that
>> > > >> > > secure
>> > > >> > > the seat belt clips to the floor have fluid on them and are
>> > > >> > > dripping??
>> > > >> > > Are there brake lines in that vicinity that I cant see? It is
>> > > >> > > not
>> > > >> > > gear
>> > > >> > > or motor oil. I am thinking brake fluid but I don't know how
>> > > >> > > the
>> > > >> > > lines
>> > > >> > > are routed. I assume they are all routed through the frame
>> > > >> > > rail.
>> > > >> > > Thanks, Greg
>> > > >
>> >
>
