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Old 09-13-2020, 09:29 PM
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I’ve owned this car for forever it seems, but I guess leaving here stored for a year pissed her off. I have an oil drip (not really bad, a minor drip). It looks like it’s coming from these two bolts, just above the rack and pinion. I’ve attached a picture. Any guesses what this part is?

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that looks like by the a/c compressor......is it leaking ....or the pan gasket leaking on it?
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that looks like by the a/c compressor......is it leaking ....or the pan gasket leaking on it?

I'm probably just going to take it to a mechanic. My buddy did recommend using heavier oil though.
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My buddy did recommend using heavier oil though.
That has nothing to do with a leak. Tell your buddy to go back to school....
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that looks like by the a/c compressor......is it leaking ....or the pan gasket leaking on it?
Very astute. The compressor is leaking, per the mechanic.
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