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kbogarto 01-13-2015 07:04 PM

Water dripping under car
 
So I installed an AVO base turbo kit last month. Never noticed before(never cared to look though) but when I park water drips down off the engine somewhere around the transmission area. I haven't been running the AC so I wouldn't think its ac condensation. Any ideas what this is? Thanks

mad_sb 01-13-2015 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kbogarto (Post 2089633)
So I installed an AVO base turbo kit last month. Never noticed before(never cared to look though) but when I park water drips down off the engine somewhere around the transmission area. I haven't been running the AC so I wouldn't think its ac condensation. Any ideas what this is? Thanks

exhaust leak and condensation. When you first fire up from cold start you will see a lot of water.

Mikeez 01-13-2015 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_sb (Post 2089692)
exhaust leak and condensation. When you first fire up from cold start you will see a lot of water.



That's it? How would you explain an exhaust leak (curious)...

Whatabouteggs 01-13-2015 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeez (Post 2089879)
That's it? How would you explain an exhaust leak (curious)...

Water condenses in the exhaust from the combustion process (water is a byproduct of combustion), as well as water vapor entering from the ambient air due to temperature and pressure changes, etc. In a boxer engine the exhaust manifolds are a low point, as opposed to normal engines where the manifolds are higher than most of the exhaust system. Therefore even in a stock car, water is bound to gather in some quantity in the manifolds. If the manifold gaskets aren't sealing properly, this can leak out.

Calum 01-14-2015 07:13 AM

It could also be the ac. If you're running with the heat on and the vents to defrost the car will cycle the ac to remove moisture from the incoming air.

Mikeez 01-15-2015 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Whatabouteggs (Post 2089948)
Water condenses in the exhaust from the combustion process (water is a byproduct of combustion), as well as water vapor entering from the ambient air due to temperature and pressure changes, etc. In a boxer engine the exhaust manifolds are a low point, as opposed to normal engines where the manifolds are higher than most of the exhaust system. Therefore even in a stock car, water is bound to gather in some quantity in the manifolds. If the manifold gaskets aren't sealing properly, this can leak out.



That is very well written and explained. Thank you :)

Sportsguy83 01-16-2015 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kbogarto (Post 2089633)
So I installed an AVO base turbo kit last month. Never noticed before(never cared to look though) but when I park water drips down off the engine somewhere around the transmission area. I haven't been running the AC so I wouldn't think its ac condensation. Any ideas what this is? Thanks

Is it clear water, or coolant water? Because one of the AVO turbo coolant hoses connects towards the firewall, by the transmission but if it's coolant from that line, it can't be clear water.


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