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BlackThorn
02-25-2003, 07:05 AM
i had my car in the garage to be serviced the other week and they replaced a gasket in the intake. prior to that i noticed there was fluid dripping from my tailpipe. i thought maybe it was because of the leaking gasket and that this would solve that but i noticed it this morning again. could the gasket be leaking again or is it something entirely different?
99GrandAMSE
02-25-2003, 07:07 AM
... you sure it isn't just condensation?
BlackThorn
02-25-2003, 07:10 AM
well that's what i was thinking too but i smelled something from my heater the other day that might have been coolant but i'm not sure.
99GrandAMSE
02-25-2003, 07:12 AM
... it is hard to say, is it clear like water?
BlackThorn
02-25-2003, 07:20 AM
didn't really take too close a look at it... i guess i should. i'm gonna be pissed if it is leaking again because i had my brakes replaced the same time they did the gasket and i had to take it back in yesterday because they messed up my brakes. now if i have to take it back in because of this i'm gonna give them a little piece of my mind.
99GrandAMSE
02-25-2003, 07:23 AM
... my GUESS is that it is just water ... have you (or they) done a fair bit of idling lately?
BlackThorn
02-25-2003, 07:26 AM
i let my car run for about 10-15 minutes every morning to let it warm up
99GrandAMSE
02-25-2003, 07:35 AM
Originally posted by BlackThorn
i let my car run for about 10-15 minutes every morning to let it warm up

... then I would definately feel it is condensation!
BlackThorn
02-25-2003, 07:39 AM
sounds good to me. thanks for the help.
99GrandAMSE
02-25-2003, 07:45 AM
Originally posted by BlackThorn
sounds good to me. thanks for the help.

Remember, I couldn't give you any guarantees but from what you mentioned, it DOES 'sound' like simple condensation ... if it still does it after a LONG DRIVE, let us know :)