PT cruiser damp patch ?

Discussion in 'PT Cruiser' started by Alex, Jun 9, 2004.

  1. Alex

    Alex Guest

    Hi all,

    I have a late 2003 / early 2004 PT with a suspicious tendency !

    This is only noticed on dry days. After the car has been parked for a
    while, I have observed a patch of 'wet' on the ground, just under the left
    hand drive shaft. The fluid appears to be water based and not coming from
    the drive shaft boot. Could this be a vapour/condensation release from the
    air con cooling system ?
    The car hasn't even seen the first service yet, so this may come to light
    then.

    I like the motor so far, but have had a couple of annoying problems
    arise. The tilt/adjustment function has packed up on the front passenger
    seat, and I suspect the cat converter may have to be checked (smell of
    sulphur, occasionally).

    Obviously this is all under warranty. Would like your thoughts / comments.

    Thanks for your time.

    Al.
     
    Alex, Jun 9, 2004
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  2. Alex

    Art Guest

    Air conditioning condensation is normal if ac or defroster is on. Sulpher
    smell probably from bad fuel. Toyota has the same problem here in the US
    with several brand fuels.
     
    Art, Jun 9, 2004
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  3. Alex

    Alex Guest

    Just noticed earlier messages about a steering fluid leak ..... Made me
    wonder.
    The fluid I have noticed is definitely water based.
    Thanks for your input.
     
    Alex, Jun 9, 2004
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  4. Alex

    Steve B. Guest

    Just water from the a/c system dripping out.
    The sulphur smell is most often associated with the gas you are
    burning. Have them check it for you when you get the seat fixed but
    don't be suprised if they say its functioning properly.

    Steve B.
     
    Steve B., Jun 9, 2004
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  5. Not the fault of the converter -- buy a different brand of petrol. I'm
    surprised they're still selling high-sulphur fuel in the UK, but I suppose
    I shouldn't be -- the UK was one of the last 1st-world countries to drop
    leaded petrol!

    -Stern
     
    Daniel J. Stern, Jun 10, 2004
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  6. Alex

    Alex Guest

    Thanks gents,

    Comments well appreciated.
     
    Alex, Jun 10, 2004
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