Leaking ATF or is it steering fluid... Could be just a seal?

[TamaStype]

Hi All,

 

 

Finally I got my first Jag.

 

Truth must be told. I wanted an X-type originally, but once I saw this beauty, I could not resist. I am fond to V8 anyway.

 

This 2001 4.0 V8 Sport is just astonishing. Not a patch of rust anywhere [other than the places where the old lady hit the driveway posts]. Interior is mint. Engine sounds superb.

 

BUT, and it is a big one. Leaking ATF, or similar substance, as it has parked up. :(

 

When I was driving initially, I paid particular attention to the "lurch" - I did my homework before buying - but did not experience anything. It was smooth as.

 

Previous owner drove it to me from 100 miles away, so it was warm anyway, so I might have would not notice anyway.

 

Now its dropping pinkie in a bowl so I can measure it. 50ml so far in two days.

 

My only hope is that, this is just a simple seal or drain plug issue.

 

It is booked to H.A. FOX for service and A/C re-gas. Hope they won't break my spirit.

 

Cheers,

from an enthusiastic newbie.

 

 

Thank you for any advice in advance.

[Mr Lawrence]

H.A Fox were the supplying dealer for my car.

Very helpful dealer when questioned about my cars history!!

Sounds like it could be a seal, have you anyway of getting it up in the air to check??

Oh.... Welcome by the way.

[Old Peter]

Welcome to the club, Tamas.

 

Getting under cars for me is now a no no, but Andy is pointing you in the right direction.

 

The s type is a great car to drive, and a real classic design.  When the s type 4.0 litre was built it became the fastest production road car  Jaguar had ever built.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

 

P.S.  There is a Jaguar Owners Club meet at the Heritage car museum in Gaydon on September the 19th.  Not that far away from Nottinghamshire.

[TamaStype]

UPDATE:

 

 

First of all, thanks for the replies Andy and Peter.

 

Last night, I could not go to sleep easy, so I was thinking. Climbed under the nose a little bit and realized that the leak could not come from the gearbox. Its dripping front of the front axle.

 

Steering fluid. Took a few pictures. Seems that the hydraulic pump was fiddle around with recently.

 

I hope that all it is.

 

Please reassure me.

 

I want this car to be fixed up and be a gem.

[Mr Lawrence]

If you can get it up on ramps check the unions going into the steering pump then the rack, also have a look at the pipes.

It may just need nipping up a bit, you never know.

[TamaStype]

http://www.jaguarownersclub.com/forums/uploads/gallery/album_249/gallery_7962_249_286418.jpg

 

I took pictures and I must say, if this is all it has wrong with it, I am the happiest man alive :)