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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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Time for a rebuild? Opinions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DzhExe27Pk

That is a video of what my car does regularly, on cold start-up. Regardless of temperature...for example it was 72 F today. I'm thinking it could be a warped water jacket seal in the housing, and I might need a rebuild... Let me know what you guys think
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 09:16 AM
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Probably just condensation in the exhaust.
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Don't think you have to worry yet
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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I hope so, and Aaron I watched your rebuild video twice now :P So if I do have to rebuild it I'm completely prepared for what a huge pain in the *** fitting the apex seals is going to be. Also I -do- live in Arizona- and I was thinking that much water condensing in my exhaust was way out of place. I have another problem, too...but I'll look for more solutions before I post a thread about it. Thanks guys
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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That doesnt look back. My coolant seals went bad and it looks like I have a smoke machine
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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I am in Arizona as well and I have noticed increased water in my exhaust this year on the Vette... I just shrugged my shoulders but I did find it weird.

I agree I think you have nothing to worry about just something weird in AZ lately lol.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Well lemme tell ya, with that many confirmations I can breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks guys
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:51 AM
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Remember, water vapor is a natural byproduct of burning gasoline. It condenses in the exhaust after the engine has been shutdown. Then a few temperature swings later, and the differing air temperatures inside vs. outside the exhaust mean an accumulation of a lot more condensation.
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