EXHAUST LEAKING WATER

[GUANO]

My X started leaking water from the exhaust a few months back.  I have been watching the coolant levels closely and it appears not to be coming from the coolant.  It's leaking directly from my muffler and the end of the exhaust pipe.   I know a few drops from the tail pipe from time to time is normal but this is a bit more.

I haven't really paid attention to see if it leaks after the engine warms up because I live next to my office so it's always a short drive.

[Bobby B.]

Without knowing how much water is there, some water coming from the pipe and below the muffler is normal condensation.  You'll see it before everything warms up.  There is actually a hole drilled at the lowest point of the muffler to let it drain, so there won't be rust damage internally.

It can be what seems like a good puddle, which is normal.

[GUANO]

Thanks for the reassurance, that's what I thought!

[superslidestyle]

I agree with Bobby. Some water is normal but if you get more than a trickle or lot's of visible steam than you might have other issues.

[GUANO]

That's exactly what it was...  Never happens after the engine gets to a normal temp.

[fleury123]

water is an bi-product of combustion. This is one of the reasons that shorts trips are not good with conventional oil since the water doesnt have time to burn off