I agree with you Sid, it most probably is carbon enriched condensation as is
always the case with my car when I start it up or let it idle.
To make sure put some on your fingers and see if it is oily or just watery.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "sidney raper" <spl310@hotmail.com>
To: <slick1@mohaveaz.com>; <TRRACE@aol.com>;
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: Oil Trouble?
> This may sound odd, but follow with me. It could be condensation dripping
> out. If the car runs rich, the tailpipe will be full of soot, and if the
> condensation rolls through this buildup, it will resemble oil as it drips
to
> the ground.
>
> Sid
>
>
> >From: "Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>
> >Reply-To: "Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>
> >To: <TRRACE@aol.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: Re: Oil Trouble?
> >Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 11:00:52 -0800
> >
> >Be sure it is Oil, and not Gas. Black smoke= Gas. Blue smoke=Oil.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: TRRACE@aol.com <TRRACE@aol.com>
> >To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2001 9:49 AM
> >Subject: Oil Trouble?
> >
> >
> > >Hello all,
> > >
> > >Wanted some thoughts on this matter. Upon acceleration of my 2000, I
> >notice
> > >what appears to be oil coming from the exhaust pipe. Any ideas what
> >could
> >be
> > >going on?
> > >
> > >Wanted some thoughts from the experts before I pursue repairs.
> > >
> > >Thanx in advance!
> > >
> > >Trrace@aol.com
> > >67 1600
> > >69 2000
>
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