Leak from Clutch Reservoir up front. What to do?

[boosted911]

I have been having this leak for the past 3 months or so. Originally, when it leaked, it leaked what seemed to be mostly above the reservoir, onto the plastics. I had wiped it all up clean, and the reservoir seemed topped up, so i made sure it was just under the full mark.

Since than, i checked it again, and all the plastics are wet again with clutch fluid. It looks like its coming out the cap almost, but i could be mistaken. It still looks to be arund the full mark. I also notice that the vacuum assist is hard in the morning after it sat overnight. It gets assited soonafter startup though, and has always been like this from what i remember.

What could this problem be? Is it something serious, and how can it be fixed? Thanks!

[boosted911]

hey loren, you think you could help me out on this post?

I have been having this leak for the past 3 months or so. Originally, when it leaked, it leaked what seemed to be mostly above the reservoir, onto the plastics. I had wiped it all up clean, and the reservoir seemed topped up, so i made sure it was just under the full mark.

Since than, i checked it again, and all the plastics are wet again with clutch fluid. It looks like its coming out the cap almost, but i could be mistaken. It still looks to be arund the full mark. I also notice that the vacuum assist is hard in the morning after it sat overnight. It gets assited soonafter startup though, and has always been like this from what i remember.

What could this problem be? Is it something serious, and how can it be fixed? Thanks!

[boosted911]

bumpity do dah

[Loren]

The power steering and clutch share the same hydraulic pump. Turning the steering wheel with the engine off can cause the fluid level to rise or fall. Likewise actuating the clutch with the engine off will do the same.

If you (or someone else) topped up after either of these occurrences then you will likely overfill the reservoir. The proper way to check the steering and clutch fluid is to run the engine for at least 20 seconds prior to checking either fluid.

[boosted911]

Hi Loren. Thanks for the reply. My concern was why it would be leaking out the reservoir at all. I have to add to my diagnosis, that i hear a creak from the rear, which i presume to be the slave cylinder creaking. If the only reason why the clutch reservoir up front should be leaking is because it was overfilled, than it must be. The only person who has touched the car were factory dealers. Please let me know, but im just going to take the cap off again, and clean up the whole area, and re-cap. Hopefully all is well.