Re: exhaust nasties

From: Brent Venis (kb0spn@topeka.cjnetworks.com)
Date: Wed Aug 23 2000 - 04:33:24 EDT


that is water coming out of the pipe. thats what cats are supposed to do.
they convert the exhaust to carbon monoxide and water among other
"harmless gasses".
carbon monoxide is not harmless, but its supposed to be better for the
environment than strait exhaust.

On Tue, 22 Aug 2000, Andy Levy wrote:

> I've seen it (the dripping) on my 318 and many other vehicles of all
> shapes and sizes, all depending on the weather. Should just be water.
> I wouldn't worry.
>
> Where's the rattle coming from? Right under the cab, towards the bed,
> or under the hood?
>
> Shawn Sullivan wrote:
> >
> > Hi guys,
> > I was at work and I'd parked kinda on the sidewalk. I left the truck
> > running while I'd finished a few things in this house. I came back and
> > there was a bit of water dripping out of my exhaust and there was a
> > black spot on the sidewalk just under the tip. Is this something I need
> > to worry about? I've heard that the condensation from these 2.5 engines
> > is due to the manifold studs not being as tight as they should be.
> >
> > I do hear a rattle when I accelerate that sounds like the CAT. Is my cat
> > pooping out on me? Time for a new one after 5 years?
> >
> > Thanks. . .Shawn
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> > '95 Dakota Sport
>
> --
> -andy
>
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