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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by hussman, Jan 25, 2006.

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  1. hussman

    hussman Rookie

    Dec 12, 2005
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    Billericay England
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    Steve Hussey
    #1 hussman, Jan 25, 2006
    My 348 produces clouds of water vapour from cold, which I have been told by the local main dealer is not a problem - there is no mis-firing or strange smell and the car still runs great after 35000 miles. I have now noticed a little froth build-up under the oil filler cap. Should I be getting concerned!
     
  2. milstanselnino

    milstanselnino Formula Junior

    Jan 8, 2004
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    Jon P.
    #2 milstanselnino, Jan 25, 2006
    You should drive it more. The froth is moisture in the engine that has not evaporated via operating temps.

    That's my guess
     
  3. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,232
    Mount Isa, Australia
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    Pap
    #3 PAP 348, Jan 25, 2006
    Dont be concerned friend. When a combustion cycle in the engine takes place,it actually produces water vapours and steam. It is perfectly ok when the engine is at normal operating temp,but when the engine is cold,at 1st start up,the water vapours condense and it chuffs the smoke/driplets of water at idle from the exhaust tips as you always see ;) Doin short trips in the car,when the engine barely warms up should be avoided if you can. No big deal really. Being a new fcar owner myself,i start the car and let it warm up for 10mins in the carport before i take it for a cruise around looking for hot chicks! hehe! Follow my lead son and all will be ok! :)
     
  4. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,232
    Mount Isa, Australia
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    Pap
    #4 PAP 348, Jan 25, 2006
    Thats a good guess! lol ;)
     

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