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Old 04-09-2010, 08:00 PM
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just been out in the saph and noticed a little bit of white smoke now and then comming from the exhaust when i was parked up didnt really notice any whilst driving but also the exhaust is black and it was wet and few drops comming off it ???? bit worried cheers in advance
Old 04-09-2010, 08:12 PM
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sure its not condensation??
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i dont know mate tbh im no expert on these just noticed it then when i checked it was wet as said so thought id ask on here ussualy solves my problems so is it something to worry about would you say?
Old 04-09-2010, 08:32 PM
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a little is normal now its getting damp at night but a lot could be the HG
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Nothing to worry about,

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Old 04-09-2010, 08:37 PM
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defo wasnt much just the odd little puff a tiny bit more if i reved it but still not bad ive seen FAR worse tbh like my old cossie filled the street

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just keep a eye on your water levels scott for a bit,i would think its condensation though
Old 04-09-2010, 08:41 PM
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to get sure, keep an eye on the water level.
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yh eyes on water but i agree to it proberly being condensation as its getting pretty nippy now at night
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well ive got to check it daily anyways ive got a leak on my bottom radiator pipe so until thats sorted ill be checking before every outing!
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Dont worry about it. Its properly cause its getting a bit colder on a morning and a nite now. Did you get your locking wheel nuts sorted.
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Originally Posted by Glenny Boy
Dont worry about it. Its properly cause its getting a bit colder on a morning and a nite now. Did you get your locking wheel nuts sorted.
no mate not as yet go to florida on friday so saving all my money for that the cossie will be getting spoilt when im back lol booked in for a bit of paint and rust treatment and got some goody to fit aswell as full service! cheers bud need to find some wheel nuts if anybody has some ill need 4 cos im going to brake my locking nuts off cheers
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Ive got a bag full of standard for alloy nuts if you need some. Ive been to florida before and is mint. Try to get to the old town when all the hot rods go. Im sure thats on a sat or sunday nite.
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noticed mine was really smokey tonight too it is getting a bit chilly out there!
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cheers people i was shatting myself lol thought something was fookd
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HG only done 1500 mile before you bought it mate, so wouldn't think it'll be that fooked. I've got a spare bottom radiator pipe here if you want it, it's a used item but will be better than a leaking one
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