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Old 05-26-2006, 06:36 PM
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I'm not 100% its from the exhaust but it is coming from that area. Usually after a ride I will come back to the garage and find a puddle of clear oderless liquid (probally water) on the floor. The water comes from ABOVE the first arrow in the picture and then trickles down to the bottom of the fixture. Should I be concerned?Thanks in advance.
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hmm xviper anything leaking is not good.........isnt that your header?
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Here is a picture from the side for perspective. Both pictures were obviously taken from the front passenger side of the car. Thanks again

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Did you actually see that portion of the exhaust header with water on it? I find that possibility quite remote, as any water that would touch that part would almost instantly get boiled and disappear. Would you happen to have had the air conditioner running during that drive? If so, then it's the condensation from the heat exchanger and it so happens that the drain tube for the water to escape ends up right around there. That is the only thing that will drop pure water onto your garage floor. The next closest fluid would be windshield washer fluid and that is usually tinted blue or pink or green. Engine coolant will also be green or blue but will feel slippery. All other fluids will not be clear and will be oily or slippery.
I going with the A/C condensation.
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its not condensation from your AC?
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haha.. this your first car that you've paid any attention to? Don't use the a/c on your next drive.. and be amazed.

On a more serious note, just check your coolant level. If that isn't affected, it's the a/c.
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I was thinking maybe an exhaust leak but I hope you guys are right instead. The A/C was on during most rides so thats hopefully it. I'm going to take a couple rides without A/C and see what happens. Thanks xviper and jzz30
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this your first car that you've paid any attention to?
You have no idea. My fiance once hit her leg walking by my car. I immediatly ran over and asked if the car was ok. She didn't like that to much though.
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It's the AC evaporator drain tube dripping, very normal.
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shouldn't it be dark black where it's leaking?


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