Unknown fluid leak!

Water leaking out from inside?

Mike

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

Has it rained recently?

Ok....

Brake fluid under pressure can squirt a long ways, but that will have an effect on the pedal or the fluid level in the reservoir. The lines are outside the frame rails.

The pedal should slowly sink under your foot and the fluid in the master must be going down.

The brake light is also supposed to come on when it sees a pressure loss in one circuit.

You also have a drain for the hood cowl that empties just about middle of the tranny...

Mike

jerryg wrote:

First thing I'd do is clean off all the oil and traces.

Driving along, even a small drip from the oil pan can wind up stuck to the back bumper. I had a "teeny" leak in the transmission cooler line (on the radiator).. had ATF fluid as far back as the trailer hitch. :/

Drains off water that runs down the windsheld. The cowell is also where the vents are for fresh air. On the ZJ if you lift the plastic covering you can see the intakes. It's also a good place to put the alarm siren.

Umm... do you have a tube for your rear window washer that runs in that direction?

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

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