Leak, but from what?

Datalord · 10-15-2018, 10:32 AM

Hey,

This weekend I discovered a leak from the center of the car as I was changing the oil. I'm pretty sure the leak is water, which obviously evaporates, so I never noticed before. It also only happens right after a drive, which has me baffled. Once the car has cooled, it stops. It is clear water, no odour.

I checked the cooling fluid, all topped up.

Here's a link to a picture and video I made of the leak in action:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sco48yk9xb...drips.png?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lz22toh82n...32.45.mp4?dl=0

Any ideas?

torqueaddict · 10-15-2018, 10:43 AM

If you're certain it's not coolant, the only thing I can think of is condensate. Drive with the A/C off and see if it happens.

Gutling · 10-15-2018, 10:56 AM

Sounds like a/c drain, which is normally along the firewall somewhere.

watchind video thats exactly what it is

Umbriel · 10-15-2018, 10:58 AM

It's really easy to tell if it is condensation or a fluid. Put some on your fingers and roll it around, if it is water it will feel like water, if it is a fluid it will feel oily and slick. Looks like water to me so most likely just condensation.

avalonandl · 10-15-2018, 11:09 AM

The a/c drain on these cars is in the dead cnter under the firewall. If its just h2o don't worry about it....

Rock-It Man · 10-15-2018, 05:09 PM

A/C condensate...but why would you need to run the A/C in the UK. Does the temp ever get over 60F in October?

Wierd Harold · 10-15-2018, 06:45 PM

A-c compressor runs in defrost mode.

Datalord · 10-16-2018, 04:45 AM

This was exactly the answer I hoped for! Yes, it is clear water coming out, I just thought the placed it came from was odd.

Why run AC? Because it's comfortable. Also, especially in wet and cold seasons, it de-humidifies, which is quite a British problem.

Camaro 79 · 04-03-2019, 12:21 PM

I've noticed that there will be a wet spot on the pavement under the center of the car, slightly to the left (maybe right near where the drivers seat is). I'm hoping this is the same thing, it seems like water, but I only see the "stain" not the accumulation of liquid.

Any thoughts?

SSDan · 04-03-2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro 79

I've noticed that there will be a wet spot on the pavement under the center of the car, slightly to the left (maybe right near where the drivers seat is). I'm hoping this is the same thing, it seems like water, but I only see the "stain" not the accumulation of liquid.

Any thoughts?

Same answer as above - most likely AC condensation. Look under it after you've parked it for about 5 minutes on a day you had the AC on. Then check it like mentioned above. Mine does the same thing here in hot SC. There is always a dried stain after the car has set for a few hours.

avalonandl · 04-03-2019, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Camaro 79

I've noticed that there will be a wet spot on the pavement under the center of the car, slightly to the left (maybe right near where the drivers seat is). I'm hoping this is the same thing, it seems like water, but I only see the "stain" not the accumulation of liquid.

Any thoughts?

I have a wet spot in the bed after driving........

Camaro 79 · 04-03-2019, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avalonandl

I have a wet spot in the bed after driving........

Oh yeah of course, there was a disclaimer on the window sticker before I bought the car.

Cool cool, I just wanted to check. I haven't really been using the AC, but I have been using the windshield defogger so I guess that makes sense.

10-15-2018, 10:32 AM	#1
Datalord Drives: 2017 Bumblebee SS2 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: UK Posts: 2	Leak, but from what? Hey, This weekend I discovered a leak from the center of the car as I was changing the oil. I'm pretty sure the leak is water, which obviously evaporates, so I never noticed before. It also only happens right after a drive, which has me baffled. Once the car has cooled, it stops. It is clear water, no odour. I checked the cooling fluid, all topped up. Here's a link to a picture and video I made of the leak in action: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sco48yk9xb...drips.png?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/lz22toh82n...32.45.mp4?dl=0 Any ideas?

10-15-2018, 11:09 AM	#5
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,019	The a/c drain on these cars is in the dead cnter under the firewall. If its just h2o don't worry about it.... __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

04-03-2019, 12:21 PM	#9
Camaro 79 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: DMV Posts: 129	I've noticed that there will be a wet spot on the pavement under the center of the car, slightly to the left (maybe right near where the drivers seat is). I'm hoping this is the same thing, it seems like water, but I only see the "stain" not the accumulation of liquid. Any thoughts? __________________ Current - 2018 Camaro 1SS with MRC, 1LE Suspension, NPP Exaust, 6 Speed. Past - 2016 Ford Mustang GT Performance Pack 2015 Camaro SS 2010 Ford Mustang GT

10-15-2018, 10:43 AM	#2
torqueaddict Drives: Tesla M3 LR-AWD [Former 1SS owner] Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Miami Posts: 950	If you're certain it's not coolant, the only thing I can think of is condensate. Drive with the A/C off and see if it happens.

10-15-2018, 10:56 AM	#3
Gutling Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0 LT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dillsboro, NC Posts: 202	Sounds like a/c drain, which is normally along the firewall somewhere. watchind video thats exactly what it is

10-15-2018, 10:58 AM	#4
Umbriel Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 1,121	It's really easy to tell if it is condensation or a fluid. Put some on your fingers and roll it around, if it is water it will feel like water, if it is a fluid it will feel oily and slick. Looks like water to me so most likely just condensation.

10-15-2018, 05:09 PM	#6
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	A/C condensate...but why would you need to run the A/C in the UK. Does the temp ever get over 60F in October?

10-15-2018, 06:45 PM	#7
Wierd Harold Drives: 2017 2lt rs Join Date: May 2017 Location: Ontario canada Posts: 332	A-c compressor runs in defrost mode.

10-16-2018, 04:45 AM	#8
Datalord Drives: 2017 Bumblebee SS2 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: UK Posts: 2	This was exactly the answer I hoped for! Yes, it is clear water coming out, I just thought the placed it came from was odd. Why run AC? Because it's comfortable. Also, especially in wet and cold seasons, it de-humidifies, which is quite a British problem.

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