Date:         Mon, 23 Sep 2002 23:37:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Jason Weisberger <jweis@WHY.BOTHER.COM>
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From:         Jason Weisberger <jweis@WHY.BOTHER.COM>
Subject:      Strange Puddle
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Howdy,

Just picked up an '87 GL Westy and tho it drives perfectly I noticed a
small puddle forming beneath the exhaust on the passanger side this
morning. I could see a small drop fall every 30 seconds or so - and the
puddle looked like the leak had been going on for about 4 or 5 hours.  I
parked the car in that spot atleast 12 hours before I noticed the leak
I've never seen the leak before (and I've been pretty paranoid about
checking for such.)

Anyways, I looked under the chassis and could see the water running down
from what appears to be the RT side of the engine box but couldn't see if
it was on the engine or its source.  The water is clear, white water. The
radiator overflow (next to the oil dipstick and oil pour in spout) is
blue and appears at the same level it was the day before.  I have run the
A/C for all of 2 minutes in the last 2 days.

What the heck could it be? I did dump a little water out of the sink about
18 hours before I saw this drip - and refastened the sink drain cap (not
to mention the distance water would have to run to get back there.) I had
it washed 24 hours before I saw the leak but drove it 30 miles or so since
so it can't have pooled up from washing.

I just can't figure it out. I'll take it in later this week to try and ID
it - but I'm wondering if any other water sources run close to the
enginebox other than the coolant.

Thanks