MJK

Hey all, I live in the arctic where there are no dealers or even mechanics I can call on. I shipped my jeep here on a boat! I have noticed this red fluid about a month ago but it is starting to drip more.

I need to know:

1. What is it?

2. Where is it leaking from?

3. How can I fix this myself?

THANKS!

The leak is coming from a larger hose that is above...it is the one covered in some protective braided skin.

Pics taken from the top, easier to see:

WHAT IS THIS LINE FOR?







Braided line, one end goes here:


The other end goes here, the smaller one right next to the belt...:

Bennyhana

Is it an Auto? if so, that looks like the Transmission oil cooling lines are leaking. Not good...

myklt8

Red is tranny fluid
clean everything off, an watch for where the leak starts
oh, and be sure and check the transmission fluid level, top off if needed

MJK

If I keep topping off for now i should be fine?

Also, how can I fix this?

MJK

It is low. DO I need new lines? How can this be fixed?

mkjeep

Soak a rag in diesel and clean all your lines, let come to operating temp and look for leaks, replace line or hose.

bcboy1969

Could be power steering to ..I know Ford used tranny fluid for P.Steering ...didn't know that until I put the blower in my stang

rinkishJK

the power steering is red also cause its is atf 4 also. u use atf 4 in the trans (auto) and power steering. checkthe power steering pump and lines too. prob is a some line leaking though. x2 on cleaning and run to find leak., it could also be the trans cooler in the radiator which would need a whole new radiator.

RevyJKU08

It's Tranny fluid...just read the hose. Clean hoses and run and search for leak...but wondering if you would need it in gear and park brake???

Is the power steering box sitting above the leak???

rinkishJK

leaks travel down. it could be coming from above..

prob have to get the whole line also.