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I have a Ryobi 580030A pressure washer. I t was

I have a Ryobi 580030A pressure washer. It was running fine, but I noticed lots of gray ooze coming from the center of the pump cover. Any idea what it is and what is happening?

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The water seals are leaking thus pushing water back past the oil seals into the crankcase and mixing with the oil resulting in the grey ooze.So a new pump kit will have to be installed and the oil replaced.

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Looks like the rubber seals in the pump are getting too hot and starting to disintegrate , you should get it serviced soon

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