I just went under the car after a few heat cycles and noticed a 2" diameter puddle of what I think is water on the drivers side right after the o2 sensor. This is where the y pipe is clamped into the header collector. I smelled it and it seemed oder less. I assume its condensation, but it seems like a lot. The pipe is clamped on with a U clamp and welded in 4 spots so it would be easy to remove without cutting. The bolts for the clamp are wet with the same fluid. Just drops and its not oil for sure. I dont see any moisture on the exhaust tips.

There is no smoke at all out the back so I highly doubt it is a head leak. The motor runs very strong and as of now has no exhaust leaks. It was 85* today but little humidity.

Some more info, sure its not pertinent, I am running Pacesetter LT's with no AIR, no Cat.

I do not have A/C at the moment. So its not from the that. Plus it is on the DS.

Opinions? Obviously I will keep an eye on it. Problem is I am a glass half empty kinda guy and assume the worst.

I hope it is just a result of the new headers breaking in.

Jim

 

you kinda answered your own question.

I bet its just condensation.

 

Do you still have A/C on your car as this is the exact spot near the firewall that the condensor drains - see the pic below from Shoebox's web site:

 

A/C is on the car, but it has no oil or freon in it as I had to remove the hose that was cut in half. Plus the drain is on the passenger side.

If it was condensation, it sure seems like a lot. Plus if the pipe is on tight and sealed for leaks, then why is it leaking? I mean if water can get past it then so could exhaust= leak?

 

The exhaust is made up primarilly of three components - water vapor, CO2 and nitrogen. Cold starts and frequent cold starts can cause a huge accumulation of water in the exhaust system. If your clamp is at a low point, and not quite as tight as you assume, its likely that's where the accumulated water is running out.