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Old Mar 4, 2004 | 01:47 PM
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Moisture in my exhaust?

I got my car out of storage from a heated garage 2 weeks ago. I changed the oil and got her ready. I noticed that when it idled the tailpipes would leave a trail of water behind. If you put your hand at the tip of the exhaust your hand will get wet. I have driven it about 15 miles since then and it still does it. On top of that it has recently thrown a code. My O2 sensor is "slow to respond" according to my scanner. I have hooker LTs with an offroad y-pipe and GMMG exhaust. I am assuming that the sensor got wet and is failing. How the heck am I getting so much moisture in my exhaust???? Has anybody else had this problem? BTW the headers were installed right before the car was put into storage.
Old Mar 4, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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I always thought most vehicles had a little bit of moisture coming from the exhaust apon first startup. I agree that does sound a little excessive.
Old Mar 4, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Water is a natural byproduct of the combustion process. Dont worry about it. In different environments it will make less/more water. I've seen if dribble out of many tailpipes on any given day.

You probably just need to replace an O2 sensor.
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 10:58 AM
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I understand that a little bit of moisture is normal, but this is a lot. I am talking like a three foot trail when it idles for about 2 minutes. Maybe its just because of the Wisconsin weather.
BTW TABAHR its nice to see another Madison guy on here.
Old Mar 5, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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How much is to much? Very subjective question. If your car is running fine and has normal power your probably ok. The O2 may be a coincidence.
I'd change the O2 sensor and if it fails again I'd look into the water more carefully.
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