Lots of condensation from exhaust I only do short journeys but did take it up the motors way a few weeks ago and it didn't clear it any ideas as too cause as coolant isn't dropping is the head gasket on its way out the engine does sound Tappy
Car is due for mot in 2 weeks
Short journeys
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Capncol
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Re: Short journeys
If you are not loosing coolant don't worry.
It will be a combination of condensate (water) in the exhaust, and condensate in the engine being *boiled off* as the oil heats up. Try and do a long hard run every so often and change the oil at least yearly
It will be a combination of condensate (water) in the exhaust, and condensate in the engine being *boiled off* as the oil heats up. Try and do a long hard run every so often and change the oil at least yearly
Cheers Col.
206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
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206cc 1.6ltr (Wifes toy)
Mercedes ML (workhorse)
Corvette C3 (my toy)
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Luditus
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Re: Short journeys
I suffered the "Turkish bath" exhaust for a year. In a last desperate fix, I fitted a ram air induction system. No problem since.
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gazza82
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Re: Short journeys
Cheaper and simpler to give the car an "Italian Tune-Up" occasionally ... 
And probably more fun too!
And probably more fun too!
Family Fleet: ex-Cayman Green 206 CC 2.0 LE, Indigo Blue 206 1.4 HDi Hatchback, Subaru BRZ Auto, Alfa Romeo MiTo
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tenpole
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Re: Short journeys
I changed my 206cc oil today. The canister I thought would be metal, was worried the hexagon would snap off. Needs a 24mm socket, same as the drain plug and a long extension bar for me as the only 3/4 ratchet I have is the torque wrench.
206cc 1.6 2002 Silver.
L200 2.4 Forlife (wifes)
CB 400/4 (garaged for 15 years)
L200 2.4 Forlife (wifes)
CB 400/4 (garaged for 15 years)
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Luditus
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Re: Short journeys
The Italian Tune-up is quite effective, as is sitting in a car park getting the CAT up to temperature. My racing days are well past, and (at least for me) there are better places to spend time than tearing up the motorway or sitting in a car park. Now, how to get the roof down with a zimmer frame in the boot!.. 
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iooiuk
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Re: Short journeys
Well with the roof down the zimmer frame can go in the back seatsLuditus wrote: Now, how to get the roof down with a zimmer frame in the boot!..
