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Discussion in 'California(Portofino)/Roma(Amalfi)' started by Klas, Jun 4, 2023.

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  1. Klas

    Klas Formula Junior

    Mar 17, 2014
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    Gothenburg, Sweden
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    Klas Nilsson
    #1 Klas, Jun 4, 2023
    Recognized a couple of times now that when going in reverse after a night or so some few wet black drips are coming from the area of the gearbox. No leaking when standing still, only when going slowly in reverse. The drips does not smell oil or fuel, just like wet carbon. Ideas?


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  2. Willl

    Willl Karting

    Oct 8, 2022
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    Will
    #2 Willl, Jun 4, 2023
    Moisture from the exhaust?
     
  3. Carbon Bits

    Carbon Bits Karting

    Oct 26, 2021
    74
    Ohio, USA
    #3 Carbon Bits, Jun 4, 2023
    My first thought as well.
    Happens especially when engine (exhaust) cold?
    Finger in the exhaust tip yields same sooty liquid?
     
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  4. Klas

    Klas Formula Junior

    Mar 17, 2014
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    #4 Klas, Jun 5, 2023
    Tought so too, but it comes from the middle area under the car.
     
  5. spaghetti_jet

    spaghetti_jet Formula Junior

    Jan 5, 2005
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    Europa
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    #5 spaghetti_jet, Jun 5, 2023
    I have this exact issue on my Cali T. I have confirmed 100% that it is condensate coming from the exhaust joints mixed with soot from the exhaust.

    Apart from actually seeing it drip, the drops on the floor are totally water soluble and wash off. It it was oil it wouldn’t dissolve in water, you’d need a detergent to dissolve it.

    it only drips this when the exhaust is cold. As soon as it gets hot, the water doesn’t condense.
     
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  6. Klas

    Klas Formula Junior

    Mar 17, 2014
    364
    Gothenburg, Sweden
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    Klas Nilsson
    #6 Klas, Jun 5, 2023
    Ok, I also talked to my Ferrari tech today and he said the same. Soot and water generated from the catalysts. :)
     

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