Unknown fluid spray

[stkjock]

So this is the second time I noticed this, here are two pics:

The fluid has no smell of oil or anti-freeze.

Just out of view on the bottom left of the pic is my catch can/breather:

This seems to be just condensation:

The fluid runs the length of the lines down toward the radiator.

I have my suspensions but would like thoughts from more experienced guys.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Wheres the pictures?

 

[stkjock]

I'm mobile so I see them but fixed it. Are they working?

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

They are now. Looks like condensation.

 

[VTXFrank]

I see the pics. The condensation on the A/C lines is normal unless you weren't running your A/C at all. I would almost suspect the fluid on your intake is water from the A/C lines getting blown over there by the engine cooling fan/forward motion. From the looks of the fluid on the intake clamp, it appears the fluid is clear. Since the intake remains pretty cool, it wouldn't evaporate the fluid, if it is water, as quickly as when that water lands on other parts of the engine that are hot. This is probably the same thing you are thinking I would imagine.

Are you running straight water in your cooling system or a 50/50 mix?

 

[94tbird]

seems like theres 4 pics, i can only see the top and bottom. The top one i cant tell what the fluid is, there really isnt any fluid lines nearby. def not oil or antifreeze,
in the bottom pics with the 2 lines, thats condensation on the AC lines. If you had the AC on, those lines will be wet

 

[94tbird]

just spoke to dave and he said the AC wasn't on. To have condensation on those lines with AC off is weird no?

 

[white05gt]

Just to make sure you know, if you have the defrost on, the a/c cycles so the lines would condensate.

 

[94tbird]

Just to make sure you know, if you have the defrost on, the a/c cycles so the lines would condensate.

Yup i just verified it. Seems like its all just condensation

 

[white05gt]

Good deal, I would hate for something else to be wrong.

 

[stkjock]

Thanks guys, the mystery seems to be solved

 

[jeffie on juice]

wrap the lines with a shop towel then check later

 

[VTXFrank]

Thanks guys, the mystery seems to be solved

Very happy for you that is was something simple! With my 'Stang being in the shop for the last two weeks and three days, I feel for anyone who is worried about their car!

 

[SlowA$$5.0]

http://youtu.be/5ZxuWg9mXXo

 

[94tbird]

LMFAO

 

[Germeezy3]

Have you been using your blinkers?

 

[stkjock]

http://youtu.be/5ZxuWg9mXXo

Have you been using your blinkers?

may I remind you of the rules about fucking with tech threads?

 

[94tbird]

Well Today Dave and I found the source of the unknown fluid spray and it was NOT Condensation. Dave will explain soon. unfortunately we have ZERO idea what the fluid is. Not oil, not water, not gas, but it filled the entire oil separator.

 

[Steedman07]

I have been getting quite a bit of fluid in my separator. Its not meth, gas or oil..Weird...Its seems like water, its clear..

 

[94tbird]

this seemed like water as well, with just a small amount of oil in it.