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Presumably if your block was cracked you could also get coolant leaking out the tailpipe But you should be able to tell the difference between a little bit of condensation (which would be clear) and a lot of coolant (green or amber), right?

 

Hmm. I'm beginning to feel some slight amount of hope here. Negative to the above suggested rad cap test (thanks, CrazyLarry) and its definitely clear, not green.

 

I should add that the ecu code was 55 so no hints there, and I cleaned the MAF and connector.

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IF the motor still runs smooth its probably just normal condensation coming from exhaust.

 

Yes, the engine still runs smooth. I left it running in the driveway for about ten minutes (jumping my Z) which is how I discovered the water coming out the exhaust. That said, it did die at a light a couple times on the way home later that night...

 

I'll try the rad cap suggestion. Thanks!

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Hi everyone,

 

I'm afraid my first post here is a sad one. I'm looking for confirmation of the inevitable: Can anyone think of any reason why I would have water dripping out my exhaust other than blown head gasket?

 

No, the oil doesn't seem particularly chocolate milky. That said, I got a low oil pressure warning while driving and after (eventually) pulling over and walking to the nearest gas station, added about two and a half quarts. Yes, I did continue driving for a while after the low oil pressure warning flickered. Yes, I am an idiot.

 

What am I likely to have to pay to have my Datsun repair guy pull the head and repair?

 

Anyone?