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Pops Mercury sprung a Leak.HelpPlease..
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Milan
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Apr 21, 2021, 10:11 AM
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Pops Mercury sprung a Leak.HelpPlease..
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Afternoon All,So my Pops passed an left me his car but it sat not being driven for a few years.
I went to fire it up and it started up fine so i went to move her to change a Flat put in drive moved 4inches and i hear Fluid come pouring out of??
Not sure.Looks Purple/Red Maroon ish..
And its ALOT..
Thinking some hose because it sat for so long..
But i have no clue.
MERCURY MILAN 2006 V6
Any thoughts would be appreciated..thnks
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Hammer Time
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Apr 21, 2021, 10:49 AM
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Sounds like it may have popped a trans cooler line but obviously you need to have it inspected to determine that.
If this car has a lot of rust underneath you could be headed for a world of problems.
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Milan
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Apr 21, 2021, 11:37 AM
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Re: Pops Mercury sprung a Leak.HelpPlease..
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Thanks for getting back to me..Appreciate that..
So the car was Garaged but is in R.I. and prob has some Rust..But b4 it was put away my dad kept good care of it..So crossing my fingers..It would be nice to have something from him..
QUESTION
Is that a BIG JOB to do??
Something i should let a Mechanic do..??
What should i do??
Call a Garage?? Random??
Yea this s ks..But i really appreciate any advice my anxiety is thru the roof..lol..
Hope ur having a great day..
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 21, 2021, 11:43 AM
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That's a VERY long time to just sit & much worse if on ground vs pavement of any kind. Check what the rust scene (unseen) is and expect needing brakes. Those parts will be too rusty to fix if it was new would need it. It also means you probably can't stop this worth a dang right now if you do fix near certain a rusted trans line or broken.
Seals for things that move don't fare well either so surprise leaks or they just don't seal well anymore. Some can take time to show up as leaks or even sealed bearings wherever found.
Sorry for the loss just beware of lots of things by surprise you can only rule out so many without driving it some and suggest not too far till it proves itself OK if you get there?
T
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Hammer Time
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Apr 21, 2021, 11:45 AM
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Yes, refer back to the answer I already gave you.
It needs to be inspected by a competent shop that can put it up on a lift to see what is leaking and what condition it is under there.
As far as finding a competent shop, get some local references.
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Milan
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Apr 21, 2021, 11:53 AM
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Thanks guys i appreciate you taking the time to post up..Sounds like i may be in for a Shytshow..
That would s k cuz it only has 60.000 miles on the engine..
I will look around and find a Local shop..
Wish me luck..lol..
Have a great day guys..
Thnkx again..401R.I.
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 21, 2021, 12:02 PM
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The miles aren't the issue. New cars don't survive sitting are recycled unsold.
I too was taken by a really nice 20 year old car, was being used by grandchildren after insane long sitting but dry or so it appeared. 19,000 orig miles!
That car needed every dang thing brakes, gaskets and seals. Rubber wasn't as good (engine cooling hoses) didn't hold up nor any vacuum hose.
Seals for trans, rear end all gave out. OMG I was young too it sure made me learn a lot of new things some if used or stored properly never a problem.
Just beware it's not about miles rather the time sitting really matters,
T
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