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leakage under the engine...

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  1. JamesNie

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    Dec 24, 2018
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    Hey guys. Please I would need some help...

    I am a GTC4 LussoT owner that i bought it last week, and was horrified this afternoon when I saw this leakage on the floor under the engine.

    It is a mix of something black(carbon?) and water, looks like sooty water - still wet. Engine is working very well.

    I was wondering if someone would have an idea where it could come from...
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  2. j09333

    j09333 Formula 3

    May 7, 2004
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    Engine oil and water coolant uses same pump. That leaks, then you see those combo I quess.
    Mine leaked within 1000kms. It was v12 though...
    Take it to service.


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  3. JamesNie

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    Thanks for replying, but i only drive it 200kms, the engine oil should not be that black, right?
     
  4. SVCalifornia

    SVCalifornia Formula 3
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    Looks like what I used to get off my 2010 California.

    Was just condensate and carbon off the exhaust. Harmless.

    SV


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  5. lamborarri

    lamborarri Formula Junior

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    Checked it after another day or two. If it’s gone, nothing to worry. If it’s the same, send in to the dealer.
     
  6. Gullwing

    Gullwing Karting

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    I get a lot of this with my F12. I’ve been told it’s normal.
     
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  7. SAFE4NOW

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    What they said! The engine is burning so clean than after the catalyst there is water vapor forming. It collects in the lowest point of the exhaust and can leak out exactly as in your photograph.

    You're good!

    S
     
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  8. Solid State

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    You can get excessive water collecting in the exhaust if you cold start the motor and don't give it a good ride taking oil up to temp. One reason not to do short occasional starts during winter storage.
     
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  9. Nospinzone

    Nospinzone F1 Veteran

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    Yup, what he and SAFE4NOW said.
     
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  10. RamsHmb

    RamsHmb Formula 3
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    Had the same and has been summed up well. Just some water/carbon from the exhaust systems. It’s a nothing burger...all good.
     
  11. spyder625

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    wet carbon brakes?? ive washed the car and not dried them fully and they leave these marks
     

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