A newby with a Question about the Vacuum Tank.

[nhoddino]

Hello All,

I just bought my first z today. A 1974 260z 2+2. I used to work on them for my uncle, mainly R & R, so I am not totally unfamiliar with the car, only certain parts of it. My question concerns the large plastic bottle which if I am correct is the vacuum tank for the heat/ac controls. I noticed some oil was sprayed up on my hood after I ran the car for approximatley 200 mile today getting it from it's old home to it's new one with me. I started looking at wherethe oil like substance came from and it looked like it may have come from the vacuum tank. I know that may sound wierd, but there is some black fluid in there. one of the fittings is loose and cracked. Should there be any oil in there? If not how would it get there? I appreciate all of your expert help.

Thanks

Nick

[nhoddino]

Don't worry about i got it. There was no oil in it. There was however oil all over it on the bottom from a leak in the valve cover gasket. I do need the clamp on fitting for the vacuum tank so any idead there would be appreciated.

Thanks

Nick