Lots of steam..

  1. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...
    #1
    As above.
    Got my car running over the last few days and such..

    Now it starts and i've driven her etc..

    But there seems a lot of steam..
    The engine was fine when removed from the donor car, though was outside (Covered up) on and off for about 4 months.

    Could the steam be something to do with this?

    I've given the engine an oil and filter change, so water from there should be gone etc, and there doesn't seem to be any trace..


    I don't want to assume its a headgasket problem just yet..

    The engine is an Early Silvertop R lump (Will be out soon due to insurance, but still needs to be running sweet..)

    Any suggestions?

    Though about 'S'ing, BUT insurance will ruin me more than likely...?

    Cheers
  2. Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Porthleven/Cornwall Posts: 601 corsa 1.2 Saxo VTR
    #2
    steam from the engine bay ? checked all the radiator and coolent pipes?
  3. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...
    #3
    Sorry - Steam from the exhaust!
  4. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 6476 RB RS 200
    #4
    out the backbox or actually out the exhaust?

    is the exhaust sealed properly,

    if its out the backbox that will just be the automatic choke making your exhaust smoke more just leave it running for a few mins and see if it stops
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...
    #5
    Out the backbox,.

    Pretty sure its not blowing or anything.
    Left it running to operating temp and revved a bit - Still steamed - Not so sure its not just damp / maybe water in the fuel a little or something.

    Really no idea

    Cheers
  6. Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Kent, Medway Posts: 1274 NA 220hp standard - proper car, Yamaha R6
    #6
    More than likely the cold weather mate, if i leave mine idleing it just chucks the steam out and fills the carpark up. Or could be where you've had the car sitting around it has just gathered moisture in the exhaust
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Porthleven/Cornwall Posts: 601 corsa 1.2 Saxo VTR
    #7
    exhaust sealent and water, after doing my decat was steaming like a bitch for about 15mins
  8. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...
    #8
    Fair shout then.
    I'll leave it running as often as possible and see what it does.
    Was suspecting headgasket lol...
  9. Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2006 isle of wight Posts: 761 Impreza STI - Saxo GTI
    #9
    if you aint losing any water and your water aint emulsivying "with oil in it"

    then you should be fine
  10. L-plater Joined: Dec 2007 Birmingham Posts: 84 Saxo 1.1 sx
    #10
    aryt m8, i had the exact same problem with mine and i thought my headgasket had blown! i started the car up and filled the water header tank to the top to see if it was loosing any water, but it wasnt. every time i reved the car a stream of rusty water was coming out of the backbox lol. so my exhaust was full of water because its just been sitting on my drive for a few months. i think you have the same problem m8 butjust take your sax out for a good drive and give it a bit so it will clear the exaust from all the shity water lol n before it rots your exaust
  11. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...
    #11
    Cheers guys - Will monitor it a bit see if it clears up!
    Cheers
  12. Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye
    #12
    dave you never told me it was steaming from the zorst lol
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 3769 A van...
    #13
    thought i did- usually headgasket lmao..