[Healeys] Leaking something? 63 BJ7

[Michael Salter]

If it only leaks when the engine is running then the most likely source is
the cooling system. You need to collect a sample and see if it mixes with
water. Fuel and oil won't, coolant will.

M

On Thu., Nov. 19, 2020, 4:52 p.m. Bob Spidell, <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> Did you check the level of your steering box lube?
>
> On 11/19/2020 1:15 PM, Leonard Berkowitz wrote:
>
> Took the Healey out this afternoon for a drive.  Noticed something
> leaking.  First thought was the radiator overflow.  Nope!  Checked the
> radiator, the hoses and the pump which all looked good and there was no
> "hissing" or steam from any cooling system parts.  Whatever is leaking was
> a watery black liquid (definitely not antifreeze) coming from the underside
> of the steering box.  What makes no sense is that it only starts to leak
> with the engine running.  It appears to be a fairly constant flow and
> fairly rapid but stops as soon as the engine is shut down.   It is coming
> from the bottom front of the steering box not from the steering arm where
> it leaves the box.  Whatever is leaking only feel a little oily but is very
> watery and black.   I don't have power steering so there isn't any increase
> in pressure with the engine running, plus it doesn't look or feel like
> power steering fluid.  I have run out of ideas.  Any suggestions would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Len
>
>
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