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Sinister · 08-05-2007, 10:57 PM

New truck, I've got water coming out my exhaust. I knew I'd have to replace the motor, but I was hoping I'd have a little more time. Am I right in thinking it's the head gaskets? Big wet spot out of both sides...

Premium72 · 08-05-2007, 11:00 PM

uh, no. should be okay. its just condensation from the the pipe getting hot. unless you have gallons of water coming out and your radiator is emprty , you should be okay. but hey maybe im wrong.

corn · 08-05-2007, 11:17 PM

Your engine produces something like 8 pounds of water vapor for every gallon of gas it uses. Exhaust systems rust from the inside out...

Sinister · 08-06-2007, 12:24 AM

Thanks for the replies. What a relief.

I've only had the truck a few days, and hadn't noticed any water before. Radiator is full. I'll try it again tommorow morning and see how it is. Thanks again...

Morgsie · 08-06-2007, 12:32 AM

H2O: a byproduct of combustion, imagine that?

Sinister · 08-06-2007, 12:46 AM

Well, this seemed like quite a bit of H2O...

70c10 · 08-06-2007, 06:55 AM

I fired my truck up last night for the first time in several months and had alot of water droplets all over the floor of the garage on both sides.

Premium72 · 08-06-2007, 08:08 AM

just to be clear i was sorta bein a smart @ss about the whole empty radiator thing.

Mudder · 08-06-2007, 08:27 AM

Keep an eye on the water level in the radiator. If it goes down it could be the gasket or a cracked head.

OlChev67 · 08-06-2007, 09:26 AM

also, check the oil to see if has water in it.

grayw0lf · 08-06-2007, 10:20 AM

I second the "keep an eye on it."

Also, take your radiator cap off & watch for bubbles. They should settle out in a few minutes.

Sinister · 08-06-2007, 12:14 PM

I'll keep my eye on it. Seems weird though, water out of both sides. Not a lot, but more then looked "normal". What are the chances of both head gaskets going south, or cracking both heads at the same time? I'll check it out today sometime and see what's up with it...

2bits · 08-06-2007, 12:50 PM

You'd be blowing blue smoke too probably if you were burning water I think, at minimum the oil would be chocolate milk, if those things are good, then, you are good

Sinister · 08-06-2007, 02:12 PM

I went to change the oil this morning. No water in the oil, but the person who put the oil filter on last put it on so tight, I couldn't get it off. Put a crack in the filter, had to get down to the corner gas station and pay for an oil change.
I think the water might have been condensation or something, seems alright today...

Ironhead · 08-06-2007, 04:55 PM

...It's not for everyone but, if you're running anti-freeze, a sure way to tell you got a problem is to get a drop of the condensation from your tailpipe on your finger and stick it on the end of your tongue. There is no doubt you'll recognize the taste of anti-freeze.

rmoorhead · 08-06-2007, 07:03 PM

No offense ironhead but thats just nasty yo

sometimes after a good run some water will form at the oil filler cap.
same chocolate milk color but just a little spot.

08-05-2007, 10:57 PM	#1
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Water out of my exhaust... New truck, I've got water coming out my exhaust. I knew I'd have to replace the motor, but I was hoping I'd have a little more time. Am I right in thinking it's the head gaskets? Big wet spot out of both sides... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-05-2007, 11:00 PM	#2
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Water out of my exhaust... uh, no. should be okay. its just condensation from the the pipe getting hot. unless you have gallons of water coming out and your radiator is emprty , you should be okay. but hey maybe im wrong. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

08-05-2007, 11:17 PM	#3
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Water out of my exhaust... Your engine produces something like 8 pounds of water vapor for every gallon of gas it uses. Exhaust systems rust from the inside out...

08-06-2007, 12:24 AM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Water out of my exhaust... Thanks for the replies. What a relief. I've only had the truck a few days, and hadn't noticed any water before. Radiator is full. I'll try it again tommorow morning and see how it is. Thanks again... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-06-2007, 12:32 AM	#5
Morgsie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 122	Re: Water out of my exhaust... H2O: a byproduct of combustion, imagine that?

08-06-2007, 12:46 AM	#6
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Water out of my exhaust... Well, this seemed like quite a bit of H2O... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-06-2007, 06:55 AM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Water out of my exhaust... I fired my truck up last night for the first time in several months and had alot of water droplets all over the floor of the garage on both sides. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

08-06-2007, 08:08 AM	#8
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Water out of my exhaust... just to be clear i was sorta bein a smart @ss about the whole empty radiator thing. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

08-06-2007, 08:27 AM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Water out of my exhaust... Keep an eye on the water level in the radiator. If it goes down it could be the gasket or a cracked head.

08-06-2007, 09:26 AM	#10
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Water out of my exhaust... also, check the oil to see if has water in it.

08-06-2007, 10:20 AM	#11
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: Water out of my exhaust... I second the "keep an eye on it." Also, take your radiator cap off & watch for bubbles. They should settle out in a few minutes. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

08-06-2007, 12:14 PM	#12
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Water out of my exhaust... I'll keep my eye on it. Seems weird though, water out of both sides. Not a lot, but more then looked "normal". What are the chances of both head gaskets going south, or cracking both heads at the same time? I'll check it out today sometime and see what's up with it... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-06-2007, 12:50 PM	#13
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Water out of my exhaust... You'd be blowing blue smoke too probably if you were burning water I think, at minimum the oil would be chocolate milk, if those things are good, then, you are good __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

08-06-2007, 02:12 PM	#14
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Water out of my exhaust... I went to change the oil this morning. No water in the oil, but the person who put the oil filter on last put it on so tight, I couldn't get it off. Put a crack in the filter, had to get down to the corner gas station and pay for an oil change. I think the water might have been condensation or something, seems alright today... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-06-2007, 04:55 PM	#15
Ironhead Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Westfield, Tioga County) Pennsylvania Posts: 113	Re: Water out of my exhaust... ...It's not for everyone but, if you're running anti-freeze, a sure way to tell you got a problem is to get a drop of the condensation from your tailpipe on your finger and stick it on the end of your tongue. There is no doubt you'll recognize the taste of anti-freeze. __________________ Ironhead Mike '68 Panel 402BB '84 Shortbox 4X4 '85 Blazer '97 Silverado Ext. Cab



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08-06-2007, 07:03 PM	#16
rmoorhead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Salisbury Posts: 40	Re: Water out of my exhaust... No offense ironhead but thats just nasty yo sometimes after a good run some water will form at the oil filler cap. same chocolate milk color but just a little spot. __________________ 4life

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