Bright Red Fluid Leak...help?

[tylerfarner]

I was under my 911SC this weekend and noticed a bright red fluid leak towards the front of the motor...look familiar to anyone??

[poorsha]

Tranny

[chrisbruck]

Coolant.........



Sorry, just had to say that!

[poorsha]

"Coolant........."

[Jdub]

I would have said trans fluid, but what fluid stays that clear red color after a few miles? I would like to know if that is a fluid/sealant mix driven out by gravity? Otherwise, I'd have to say trans fluid of the Redline variety - very new fluid in fact.

[theiceman]

The person you ran over ?

But of course its really red line gear box fluid.

[poorsha]

Coolant.........
The person you ran over ?

Good morning chuckles

[Roger 911]

Originally Posted by Jdub

I would have said trans fluid, but what fluid stays that clear red color after a few miles? I would like to know if that is a fluid/sealant mix driven out by gravity? Otherwise, I'd have to say trans fluid of the Redline variety - very new fluid in fact.

Is Redline gearbox oil really red? I could swear I put Redline in my 915 this past spring, but I don't think its red. It was just normal light brown/amber. Is this maybe a synthetic oil that is red?

Roger

Edit - Ignore this. I used Lucas, not Redline.

[GaryR]

Originally Posted by Roger 911

Is Redline gearbox oil really red? I could swear I put Redline in my 915 this past spring, but I don't think its red. It was just normal light brown/amber. Is this maybe a synthetic oil that is red?

Roger

Edit - Ignore this. I used Lucas, not Redline.

Looks like the wrong fluid for a 915 to me. Swepco is blue/green and Kendall is Amber (is Redline red?). Looks like it's coming from the gasket between the gearbox and the 5th/reverse cover. I would toss a wrench on those bolts and put the right oil in there. May still leak but at least it will be leaking the correct lube!

New ground strap, tranny and mount very clean, new clutch cable.. did you just have all that work done? If so, ask the shop what they put in there..

[Arne2]

Redline is somewhat red, but not that bright, even when new.

No, I don't use Redline in my Porsche, I'm running Kendall. But I have used it in other cars, notably BMWs.

[GaryR]

I think that is a synthetic, maybe Mobil 1 but not sure...

[Roger 911]

Originally Posted by GaryR

I think that is a synthetic, maybe Mobil 1 but not sure...

Which would still not be ideal for a 915 (at least according to several "experts").

Roger

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by GaryR

Looks like the wrong fluid for a 915 to me. Swepco is blue/green and Kendall is Amber (is Redline red?).

SWEPCO 201 is blue/green. SWEPCO 210 is red.

210 is great for gear life but not good for 915 synchros (per Mayo Performance)

[CCM911]

I have $100 on gear oil.

I have $0 on coolant. LOL.

[docrodg]

Looks like squirrel blood. Run over a tree rat lately?

[Gemballa2006]

I had the exact same thing in my 86 carerra. I do not have any red fliids in my car. Kendall in the tranny, brad penn in the motor. It was in the exact same spot as yours and i have never figured it out. According to my wrench there isnt anything red in the car. I just chalked it up to transfer from the road or a puddle of something, now i am very intrigued

[GH85Carrera]

Maybe your car is at "that time" of the month. A 911 with PMS is gonna no fun.

[BE911SC]

Originally Posted by poorsha

Tranny

[Gemballa2006]

My car always has pms haha. But for the one day a month it does what i want, its worth it

[howard freeman]

Looks like someone put the wrong ( ATF) fluid in it. I would be draining it & filling with Swepco.
Howard