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Clos'84TX · 07-12-2005, 08:31 AM

I cannot seem to figure this one out, what could this be caused from? Ball Joints? A-arm bushings worn?

Jonboy · 07-12-2005, 08:59 AM

That's just the snubber, isn't it? It may just be old and brittle, and fell apart. That fluid leak above it probably didn't help much.

Slonaker · 07-12-2005, 09:01 AM

If you are referring to the bashed bump stop, I would say that your springs are probably shot, and maybe the shocks as well. It looks like the front end has been bottoming out, crushing the bump stop.

Slonaker

86swb · 07-12-2005, 09:16 AM

For sure it looks like you have some kind of bad leak there. Looks like gas like jonboy said. You can see everthing looks wet. Even the springs.

Clos'84TX · 07-12-2005, 04:57 PM

Well I had an Oil leak from my oil pan...I fixed it though, I think. had to replace my oil pump resently and I think my bolts to my oil pan vibrated loose..has anyone ever heard of this?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-12-2005, 05:07 PM

Yeah it could be old and crumbling apart or the front end has been bottoming out. New shocks and or springs would probably fix it right up. I have not heard of the oil pan bolts vibrating loose before.
-Later

bodydropped · 07-12-2005, 05:07 PM

mine look worst than urs i got springs on my truck and it hates bumps so i cut it down and took the rubber off

*Zilverado* · 07-12-2005, 05:47 PM

Don't know about the bump stop thing, but you might want to check your brake lines and brake fluid. That leaks appears quite "fresh".

Just a thought...

slammed_82 · 07-12-2005, 06:15 PM

id say brake line look close at pictures where the line is crimped looks very wet

*1FaastC10* · 07-12-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed_82

id say brake line look close at pictures where the line is crimped looks very wet

**N2TRUX** · 07-12-2005, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Clos'84TX

..... had to replace my oil pump resently and I think my bolts to my oil pan vibrated loose..has anyone ever heard of this?

They probably didn't vibrate loose. More than likely what happened is the new gasket shrunk. I have had this happen before on oil pan and valve cover gaskets. Usually it's best to snug the bolts again after a few warm up cycles on the motor. Just don't get crazy and pinch the gasket.

I agree with the rest of the crew, it looks like you have brake fuild coming out from somewhere. Look at the top pic where the rubber line meets the metal end.....

07-12-2005, 08:31 AM	#1
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	Help! what would cause this... I cannot seem to figure this one out, what could this be caused from? Ball Joints? A-arm bushings worn? __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop* Last edited by Clos'84TX; 07-12-2005 at 08:38 AM.

07-12-2005, 08:59 AM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	That's just the snubber, isn't it? It may just be old and brittle, and fell apart. That fluid leak above it probably didn't help much. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-12-2005, 09:01 AM	#3
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	If you are referring to the bashed bump stop, I would say that your springs are probably shot, and maybe the shocks as well. It looks like the front end has been bottoming out, crushing the bump stop. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

07-12-2005, 09:16 AM	#4
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	For sure it looks like you have some kind of bad leak there. Looks like gas like jonboy said. You can see everthing looks wet. Even the springs. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

07-12-2005, 04:57 PM	#5
Clos'84TX Foom, foom, foom! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 106	Well I had an Oil leak from my oil pan...I fixed it though, I think. had to replace my oil pump resently and I think my bolts to my oil pan vibrated loose..has anyone ever heard of this? __________________ - Dan 84' LWB C10 // 2.5" from collector back. duel Turbo Mufflers // 350 w/ TH350 long Headers//3.73 rearend gears Future Mods *3/4 suspension drop* Last edited by Clos'84TX; 07-12-2005 at 04:57 PM.

07-12-2005, 05:07 PM	#6
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Yeah it could be old and crumbling apart or the front end has been bottoming out. New shocks and or springs would probably fix it right up. I have not heard of the oil pan bolts vibrating loose before. -Later __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!! Last edited by Hoods69BadBowTie; 07-12-2005 at 05:08 PM.

07-12-2005, 05:07 PM	#7
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	mine look worst than urs i got springs on my truck and it hates bumps so i cut it down and took the rubber off __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

07-12-2005, 05:47 PM	#8
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Don't know about the bump stop thing, but you might want to check your brake lines and brake fluid. That leaks appears quite "fresh". Just a thought... Last edited by Zilverado; 07-12-2005 at 05:48 PM.

07-12-2005, 06:15 PM	#9
slammed_82 Ground Pounder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Yankton SD Posts: 54	id say brake line look close at pictures where the line is crimped looks very wet __________________ 82 swb



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