Posted for <bjburr@mwheli.com>:

 The bolts you refer to hold the 45 degree turn stop block into the
 appropriate slot.  I had a similar problem.  When I would ground handle
 the airplane I could see fluid seeping out of the loose bolt.  This is
 how I found it was loose.  I don't believe you have a blown seal.  I
 think you could tighten the bolt and service the strut again.  You can
 create compression and extension on the strut by lifting and pulling on
 the tail and the prop.  I think you will find the strut will hold
 pressure after the bolts are tight.
 
 Was there a trail of lubricant from the loose bolt down the strut or was
 the leaking lubricant only on the chrome rod below the rod seal?  I had
 a trail of lubricant flowing from the loose bolt down the painted
 cylinder.
 
 Bryan
 
 N132BB