Water dripping under car

[kbogarto]

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]

Originally Posted by kbogarto

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]

Originally Posted by mad_sb

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]

Originally Posted by Mikeez

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Whatabouteggs

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]

Originally Posted by kbogarto

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.