exhaust mist 740 estate

lone chippy · Jan 7th, 2006, 17:56

Hi

recently when my car starts up i have noticed it chucking out a fair amount of water from the tailpipe and then it runs quite happily although i fill the road behind me with alot of grey mist / smoke is that normal or have i a problem somewhere

Thanks

madder93 · Jan 7th, 2006, 19:10

I would have thought that at this time of year it is only condensation. If it is any consolation my 760 Intercooler does it as well.
Regards
Stan

Iain_M · Jan 7th, 2006, 23:29

As long as it stops when the engine is up to temp, I can't see it being a problem.

Andy_Gibson · Jan 8th, 2006, 01:38

does the engine use up any coolant, does the coolant tank level drop at all ?
If not it just sounds like normal condensation to me

dodgyken · Jan 9th, 2006, 06:31

Sounds about right to me.

My 740 pumps out vast quantities when it is cold but once up to temperature runs like a dream.

Just waiting to say that - go for a drive and for the engine to let go!!!!

James A · Jan 9th, 2006, 12:32

All motor vehicles chuck out vast amounts of condensation from their exhausts at this time of year, not just our dearly beloved 700s. Nothing to worry about, unless the engine coolant needs topping up regularly- Then you may have a head gasket problem

Jan 7th, 2006, 17:56	#1
lone chippy Member Last Online: Mar 13th, 2008 20:06 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Somerset	exhaust mist 740 estate Hi recently when my car starts up i have noticed it chucking out a fair amount of water from the tailpipe and then it runs quite happily although i fill the road behind me with alot of grey mist / smoke is that normal or have i a problem somewhere Thanks

Jan 7th, 2006, 19:10	#2
madder93 760 Turbo Last Online: Sep 1st, 2008 18:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Burbage, Leicestershire View Photos By: madder93	I would have thought that at this time of year it is only condensation. If it is any consolation my 760 Intercooler does it as well. Regards Stan Last edited by madder93; Jan 7th, 2006 at 19:39.

Jan 7th, 2006, 23:29	#3
Iain_M VOC Member Last Online: Nov 28th, 2023 09:22 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Berkshire	As long as it stops when the engine is up to temp, I can't see it being a problem. __________________ 88 744 B200E Auto 77 Bay window VW Camper

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Andy_Gibson Turbo-Charged Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 23:30 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: redditch	does the engine use up any coolant, does the coolant tank level drop at all ? If not it just sounds like normal condensation to me __________________ 1997 945 2.3LPT SE Auto 2001 V70 2.4 170 SE

Jan 9th, 2006, 12:32	#6
James A VOC Member Last Online: Jul 16th, 2014 10:52 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Volvograd	All motor vehicles chuck out vast amounts of condensation from their exhausts at this time of year, not just our dearly beloved 700s. Nothing to worry about, unless the engine coolant needs topping up regularly- Then you may have a head gasket problem __________________ 2002-2003: 1988 240GL manual saloon - Nameless 2003-Date: 1990 740SE automatic estate - The Volvo 2009-2014: 1997 V70SE 2.5 10v manual estate - The Volvo 2 aka TV2 2014-Date: 1992 940SE Turbo automatic estate 'Wentworth' - The Wentworth

Jan 9th, 2006, 06:31	#5
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	Sounds about right to me. My 740 pumps out vast quantities when it is cold but once up to temperature runs like a dream. Just waiting to say that - go for a drive and for the engine to let go!!!!

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