Transmission fluid leak by coolant line

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aznrib@gmail.com - 26 Nov 2005 22:15 GMT

I have a 95 Nissan 240sx. There seems to be a pink oily substance by
the coolant line leading out from the rad. It only leaks if i were to
rev the engine. I was wondering could it be possible that the pink oily
substance be transmission fluid and would it come out from the rad? Any
suggestions on fixing it?

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fweddybear - 26 Nov 2005 22:48 GMT

>I have a 95 Nissan 240sx. There seems to be a pink oily substance by
> the coolant line leading out from the rad. It only leaks if i were to
> rev the engine. I was wondering could it be possible that the pink oily
> substance be transmission fluid and would it come out from the rad? Any
> suggestions on fixing it?

If you look up from the spot of fluid on the ground, do you see a line
that goes into the radiator? If so, then you probably just need to take a
wrench and tighten it up a little (1/4 turn), or if that doesn't work, and
it has an o-ring, then replace that.

Good Luck,

Fwed

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Al Bundy - 27 Nov 2005 14:28 GMT

> >I have a 95 Nissan 240sx. There seems to be a pink oily substance by
> > the coolant line leading out from the rad. It only leaks if i were to
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> Fwed

Or, since it't 10 years old, the line could be rusted out. If so you
might piece in a rubber hose and clamps.

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craig.iansiti@gmail.com - 28 Nov 2005 20:10 GMT

Yes, it is likely transmission fluid, since there are a pair of lines
running between the transmission and radiator - used for cooling the
fluid. The coupling at the radiator is sometimes no more than a rubber
hose and a couple clamps. They frequently leak, and just need
tightening up a bit. Worst case a few cents to replace the hoses.
Common and not a big or expensive deal at all. At only ten years old,
the metal parts shouldn't be rotten yet.

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