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Discussion in '288GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari/F80' started by redcar1, Sep 27, 2007.

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  1. redcar1

    redcar1 Formula Junior

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    #1 redcar1, Sep 27, 2007
    I've noticed that on a humid day, with A/C running, my F40 will occasionally sprinkle a dash of cold water from the vents, especially under hard F40 acceleration. I’d assumed the evaporator core draintube was clogged, but it is clear and draining fine. Anyone else experience this? Maybe it is just a trait of the shape of the evaporator housing?
    Any advice appreciated.
    Mark
     
  2. redcar1

    redcar1 Formula Junior

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    #2 redcar1, Jul 4, 2008
    Well, it is hot and humid agian, and I'm again getting condensate from the A/C vents. Any ideas?
    Thanks,
    Mark
     
  3. joe sackey

    joe sackey Five Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 joe sackey, Jul 5, 2008
    Mark: Ive experienced the exact same thing with my F40s and in one case it indeed was the evaporator core drain tube, and after that was unkink'ed, it went away. If it is an inherent characteristic, clearly I don't accelerate as hard as you do!

    Sorry I cant be of more help, but I hoped to show that you car's condition is not altogether F40-unusual...

    JS
     
  4. Scuderia-San-Antonio

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    #4 Scuderia-San-Antonio, Jul 5, 2008
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    just drive the Enzo and it will go away... ;)


    noticed the same water in the floor board, never out of the vents though.
     
  5. Dr_ferrari

    Dr_ferrari Formula 3
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    #5 Dr_ferrari, Jul 5, 2008

    Normal, they all do it. they even did that when they were new.

    No worries, just enjoy the cool spray.

    Regards, Jim
     
  6. redcar1

    redcar1 Formula Junior

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    #6 redcar1, Jul 5, 2008
    Automatic Transmission=Wife's Car. Sometimes you want something a little less, refined.
     
  7. redcar1

    redcar1 Formula Junior

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    #7 redcar1, Jul 5, 2008
    Thanks for the replies. At least I know I'm not alone.
    Mark
     
  8. SSNISTR

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    #8 SSNISTR, Jul 5, 2008
    Glad to hear!
     
  9. TexasMike

    TexasMike F1 World Champ

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    #9 TexasMike, Jul 6, 2008
    The funny thing is that I'm sure most people think you are just joking. :)
     
  10. Scuderia-San-Antonio

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    #10 Scuderia-San-Antonio, Jul 7, 2008
    Funny...Sara still talks about that ride back into NO.

    I can only imagine what all of those dudes they passed must of thought...
     

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