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Old 11-06-2007, 11:46 AM
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Default I have steam and water dripping out of the tailpipe upon startup...what are all the possible causes
of this?

Cracked block
Blown head gasket?
what else?

Could it just be condensation? And what should I test

2001 2.8
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Old 11-06-2007, 11:49 AM
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Default It means your engine is running....
condensation is normal especially in cool weather, and especially especially with catylists..
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Default So This is normal! aaahhh. i spent all day reading about cracked blocks and compression
tests and leakdown tests. I was getting ready to pull a head.

So this is totally normal? how come my a4 1.8 doesnt do this?
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Default All of the above. The car needs a new engine.
don't listen to me.
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Default Your 1.8t does do it....just at different volumes and different rates which means
you may not see it as often.
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Just condensation in your exhaust pipes. Goes away once fully warmed up.
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It probably does, but it burns off faster.....
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