Leak from ? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Jim Stanley · 08-02-2018

I was under my 90 Z this morning and saw a leak coming from a housing behind the drivers seat. I am not sure what is in this housing or what is leaking. Note: there is never anything showing on the garage floor, so it must be minor. Please look at the photo and let me know what's going on.
Thanks,
jim

onetinsoldier · 08-02-2018

ABS ?

TX '90 ZR1 · 08-02-2018

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Originally Posted by onetinsoldier

ABS ?

ABS would be my first thought also.

Ccmano · 08-02-2018

You should be able to feel the oil and tell if it’s brake fluid. Brake fluid oil has that almost sticky dryness to it. Unlike regular or engine oil which is more slippery. Given the leaks location brake fluid from the ABS system is highly likely. Did you look in the compartment behind the driver seat?
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Jim Stanley · 08-02-2018

Thanks for you responses! What a great forum!
It does feel like brake fluid. I wiped it clean and will monitor. There was nothing in the storage compartment. Fluid is full in the reservoirs. Anyone ever had this before? How concerned should I be? Thanks again! Jim

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TX '90 ZR1 · 08-02-2018

I am probably commenting on the obvious here. If so I apologize. I am prone to those "DUH" moments sometimes myself.
The ABS unit is under the storage tray behind the drivers seat. Just pull the tray out and there it is.
Here's a pic of what you should see. This is from an early number '90.

q 001.jpg

Jim Stanley · 08-02-2018

Now I understand, sorry I didn't know there was anything there. But there must be if it's leaking brake fluid, duh! I will investigate at first opty.

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onetinsoldier Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 127	Re: Leak from ? ABS ?

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Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: Leak from ? You should be able to feel the oil and tell if it’s brake fluid. Brake fluid oil has that almost sticky dryness to it. Unlike regular or engine oil which is more slippery. Given the leaks location brake fluid from the ABS system is highly likely. Did you look in the compartment behind the driver seat? H __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

08-02-2018	#5
Jim Stanley Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 46	Re: Leak from ? Thanks for you responses! What a great forum! It does feel like brake fluid. I wiped it clean and will monitor. There was nothing in the storage compartment. Fluid is full in the reservoirs. Anyone ever had this before? How concerned should I be? Thanks again! Jim Sent from my iPad using ZR-1 Net Registry

08-02-2018	#6
TX '90 ZR1 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: TX Posts: 1,971	Re: Leak from ? I am probably commenting on the obvious here. If so I apologize. I am prone to those "DUH" moments sometimes myself. The ABS unit is under the storage tray behind the drivers seat. Just pull the tray out and there it is. Here's a pic of what you should see. This is from an early number '90. q 001.jpg __________________ Kenny 1990 #442

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Jim Stanley Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Missouri Posts: 46	Re: Leak from ? Now I understand, sorry I didn't know there was anything there. But there must be if it's leaking brake fluid, duh! I will investigate at first opty. Sent from my iPad using ZR-1 Net Registry