Slight Leak, Rear

[Hugga99]

Hey Everyone!

Just picked up an 03' Cruiser. Despite telling myself not to, I always look underneath for leaks, after parking. I noticed a slight leak, this morning. I touched it, and it doesn't smell, seems like water, or condensation. If it makes any difference, I had just moved the car 20 feet, and that was it, it wasn't driven for an extended period of time.

Seems like maybe a slight water leak from an exhaust hose? I'm not sure, just want some expert advice to see if it is something to worry about. It is dripping from that "dark/moist" screw hole.

 

[PADDO]

Exhaust gas (water vapor) condensation leaking at the muffler to pipe union.

 

[Hugga99]

Exhaust gas (water vapor) condensation leaking at the muffler to pipe union.

Awesome, thanks so much! Is this something that can be "an issue", or that I should look into resolving....or is it something very minor, and not a big deal?

 

[PADDO]

Combustion by products include water vapor which will condense on the cold metal (internally it's below the dew point) of your exhaust system, that condensate has found a leak path which you've now found. Give the system a minute to heat up and the vapor won't have a cool enough surface to condense on. I wouldn't be too worried, maybe see if you can tighten the clamp if you're looking for something to do.

 

[Hugga99]

Combustion by products include water vapor which will condense on the cold metal (internally it's below the dew point) of your exhaust system, that condensate has found a leak path which you've now found. Give the system a minute to heat up and the vapor won't have a cool enough surface to condense on. I wouldn't be too worried, maybe see if you can tighten the clamp if you're looking for something to do.

Awesome. Thanks for the time/help!!