Hdosanjh Report post Posted December 8, 2018 Hi guys thought I would warm the car up move forward in the driveway to move it around. (Not been moved since my last clutch burn incident). Found some thick green liquid on the garage floor seemed to be from the centre of the car. (Which would indicate from the front of engine but hard to tell because of undertrays) any ideas please!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdosanjh Report post Posted December 8, 2018 Oh and I’m pretty sure the coolant is pink (2001 6.0 model) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlToro Report post Posted December 8, 2018 Looks like coolant to me. Not thick looking, more like water, and there's no other green liquid in the car. Need to make sure about the color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted December 8, 2018 Unless you've got some Brad Penn oil, which is green, that sure looks like coolant to me. Could be hoses loosening with cold temps. Can you get under the car to see a source? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted December 9, 2018 Does it smell sweet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdosanjh Report post Posted December 12, 2018 Oh the coolant is pink (2001 6.0 model) today I ran the car put in gear moved it but no leak. Ran it hot till fans kicked in. Did notice a rusty damp looking pipe not sure what it is. Also is there a part of undertray missing sure there is? (no liquid left to smell) A930F894-4AA5-4491-90F5-93A2C643D2CA.MOV Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted December 13, 2018 Not a DIY home mechanic here so take what I am about to say as a reference index only please. Since it's a 6.0, that rusty piece looks a lot like the clutch rod. I don't think transmission fluid is green though; at least I haven't come across any that's green; so the leak should stem from elsewhere. I would suggest you to swap the clutch rod out though as that is the infamous piece that will break and will strand you on the road. It's notoriously known to cause trouble to all the later model Diablo's. There is a much stronger after-market version available which is quite a bit more reliable. Regrets for not able to trace your leakage. For the Diablo series, different markets have different under panels. The Swiss market ones are definitely a bit different. You might want to consult your Lambo dealer at where you are in order to be sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsprint Report post Posted December 13, 2018 Perhaps your slave cylinder is leaking onto the clutch rod. Agree with VCR, replace it before it breaks. It appears to have a lot of corrosion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdosanjh Report post Posted December 13, 2018 Many thanks guys any idea where to buy the after market stronger clutch rod from? im not going to grove for the next 3-4 months so I’m guessing having it standing is not going to cause issues? Is it something that can be changed at an indi or require specialist tools? appreciating all the help guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted December 13, 2018 The better rod is called the Custer clutch rod (made by John Custer). Not sure if he sells directly anymore. A safer bet is to contact Glen at AMH Exotic Car Parts and he can source one for you. (http://www.exoticwholesaleparts.com/contact.html) Glen was a sponsor to the old LP site and is a straight shooter. Many members here had bought from him before and can vouch for him; myself included. No special tools required. I believe there is a step by step instructions posted on LamboWeb; go on there and check under the Repair section and you should be able to find it. Best of luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaliturbo Report post Posted December 26, 2018 My clutch slave was leaking and it made the clutch rod look very similar to your picture. Not sure if my leak was green like yours though. My car just wouldn't engage into gear (clutch pedal was super light). I'd suggest swapping out the clutch slave ($150) and get a new rod ($800). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdosanjh Report post Posted February 4, 2019 Hi I started the Diablo 6.0VT to warm it up as been garaged since December. It had green thick fluid under car in December but never noticed it again. Started up today and noticed said “brake” on dash with handbrake light staying on. Thought I would move it out of garage just to rotate the tyres clutch went down and up but super light. I have NOT tried to engage into gear any ideas? @kaliturbo seems like yours with clutch slave issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsprint Report post Posted February 6, 2019 Diablo's have a switch on the parking brake that gets stuck on. Jiggle it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaliturbo Report post Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 7:51 AM, Hdosanjh said: Hi I started the Diablo 6.0VT to warm it up as been garaged since December. It had green thick fluid under car in December but never noticed it again. Started up today and noticed said “brake” on dash with handbrake light staying on. Thought I would move it out of garage just to rotate the tyres clutch went down and up but super light. I have NOT tried to engage into gear any ideas? @kaliturbo seems like yours with clutch slave issue. Willing to bet its the clutch slave. Mine did the exact same thing. It leaked brake fluid through the clutch slave. Refilled it, primed the clutch with the help of a friend. Car ran fine. Next day took it out and same issue (clutch pedal very light and goes straight to the floor, cannot engage into gear). Swapped out clutch slave (and rod while you down there) and no issues since. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted March 5, 2019 Any update? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdosanjh Report post Posted March 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, Destructo said: Any update? I think it is the clutch slave but not going in for a few months will find out then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted March 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Hdosanjh said: I think it is the clutch slave but not going in for a few months will find out then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdosanjh Report post Posted May 8, 2019 Was the clutch slave all fixed now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/8/2019 at 5:17 AM, Hdosanjh said: Was the clutch slave all fixed now Glad to hear it all got sorted out! Post some pics of the car when you can, would love to see them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hdosanjh Report post Posted May 15, 2019 @Destructo here’s the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destructo Report post Posted May 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hdosanjh said: @Destructo here’s the car She's beautiful!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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