whats causing this?
Feb 6, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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whats causing this?
Hi when i start my classic up after about 30 seconds to a minute this starts coming out the exhaust,anybody know whats causing it?
Feb 6, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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From: Notts
looks liek condensation in the exhaust to me, does it eventualy stop?
Feb 6, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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is that all it is,i've only just brought it and i was worried there was something wrong with it.
It doesn't really stop u can see it in the mirrors when u stop at traffic lights etc.
Feb 6, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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From: Harpenden
Could be condensation which normally stops once the exhaust is up to temp, or if you are loosing coolant could be head gasket problems.
Feb 6, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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thanks for the reply's i think i better get it looked at to be on the safe side.
Feb 6, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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From: Cumbrian Scoobs
Does it still have a cat in? If so it's just condensation. A decat exhaust will also produce condensation until warmed up. Nowt to worry about.
Feb 6, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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From: w,yorkshire
its only condensation,nothing to worry about.if it were thicker blue smoke then thats when you start to worry.
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