Condensation in the engine ?
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Condensation in the engine ?
My car is sitting @ honda dealer with no Hood and no intake.
So my intake manifold is wide open to dust, water ect...
It's been over a month and a half now...
What are the consequences of having water sitting in the intake manifold and what are the coinsequences of condensation in it ?
What would be the symptoms?
So my intake manifold is wide open to dust, water ect...
It's been over a month and a half now...
What are the consequences of having water sitting in the intake manifold and what are the coinsequences of condensation in it ?
What would be the symptoms?
Will you make something up for me please?
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Re: Condensation in the engine ? (lanojp1)
Is it out in the open? Open to the outside elements such as rain, snow, etc? I would think a dealer would have the decency to cover it up with a tarp if it's outside with no hood.
It's doubtful you'll get any water past the closed throttle plate, especially if it's just rain coming down. Unless someone put water in there, you have nothing to worry about. You might get some rust on some exposed metal that hasn't been painted or coated. For example your header flanges (with some aftermarket headers).
Condensation in general is perfectly normal. That's why you get that white smoke early in the morning when it's cold and you start your car. It's all the condensation getting burned up in the motor and exhaust system.
It's doubtful you'll get any water past the closed throttle plate, especially if it's just rain coming down. Unless someone put water in there, you have nothing to worry about. You might get some rust on some exposed metal that hasn't been painted or coated. For example your header flanges (with some aftermarket headers).
Condensation in general is perfectly normal. That's why you get that white smoke early in the morning when it's cold and you start your car. It's all the condensation getting burned up in the motor and exhaust system.
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Re: Condensation in the engine ? (Roxany)
Why has it been just sitting at honda for a month and a half, with no hood or intake??
Just make sure the t/b port is cleaned before putting the intake back on. That way there you will ensure that no **** gets sucked in your motor.
Just make sure the t/b port is cleaned before putting the intake back on. That way there you will ensure that no **** gets sucked in your motor.
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Re: Condensation in the engine ? (lanojp1)
the reason why !
the car got stolen over a month ago...
missing some parts, like hood and intake
now dealer will repaired it, but they are waiting for the OK from the insurance
and no they didnt cover anything... so im thinking of writing a formal letter to complain but i want all the bad effects about having rain going duirectly in the intake manifold , dust ect
the car got stolen over a month ago...
missing some parts, like hood and intake
now dealer will repaired it, but they are waiting for the OK from the insurance
and no they didnt cover anything... so im thinking of writing a formal letter to complain but i want all the bad effects about having rain going duirectly in the intake manifold , dust ect
Will you make something up for me please?
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Re: Condensation in the engine ? (Roxany)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Roxany »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">and no they didnt cover anything... so im thinking of writing a formal letter to complain but i want all the bad effects about having rain going duirectly in the intake manifold , dust ect </TD></TR></TABLE>
Did you read my post? Rain will not go IN your intake manifold. Your throttle plate is closed, where is the rain going to go? First the rain has to be heavy and go "sideways" into your throttle body about 2 inches, past the CLOSED throttle plate and then pool into your intake manifold. It won't. IF, by some small chance, a tiny bit of water went in, it's still no problem.
You will be fine. I would worry about some small bolts/screws rusting, that's all. Just go there yourself and cover it up with a tarp.
Did you read my post? Rain will not go IN your intake manifold. Your throttle plate is closed, where is the rain going to go? First the rain has to be heavy and go "sideways" into your throttle body about 2 inches, past the CLOSED throttle plate and then pool into your intake manifold. It won't. IF, by some small chance, a tiny bit of water went in, it's still no problem.
You will be fine. I would worry about some small bolts/screws rusting, that's all. Just go there yourself and cover it up with a tarp.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by lanojp1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">unless one of the car wash bitches sticks his hose nozzle into your TB then you will be fine..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Which unfortunately could be likely!!...lol
Which unfortunately could be likely!!...lol
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Re: Condensation in the engine ? (shamoo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Did you read my post? Rain will not go IN your intake manifold. Your throttle plate is closed, where is the rain going to go? First the rain has to be heavy and go "sideways" into your throttle body about 2 inches, past the CLOSED throttle plate and then pool into your intake manifold. It won't. IF, by some small chance, a tiny bit of water went in, it's still no problem.
You will be fine. I would worry about some small bolts/screws rusting, that's all. Just go there yourself and cover it up with a tarp. </TD></TR></TABLE>
well....if he happens to have a DX, the TB points straight up, which would let rain all up in there...
i would think ur wiring would be all fucked up from getting soaked, and ur distributor also
Did you read my post? Rain will not go IN your intake manifold. Your throttle plate is closed, where is the rain going to go? First the rain has to be heavy and go "sideways" into your throttle body about 2 inches, past the CLOSED throttle plate and then pool into your intake manifold. It won't. IF, by some small chance, a tiny bit of water went in, it's still no problem.
You will be fine. I would worry about some small bolts/screws rusting, that's all. Just go there yourself and cover it up with a tarp. </TD></TR></TABLE>
well....if he happens to have a DX, the TB points straight up, which would let rain all up in there...
i would think ur wiring would be all fucked up from getting soaked, and ur distributor also
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Re: Condensation in the engine ? (JDM96SpecCTR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well....if he happens to have a DX, the TB points straight up, which would let rain all up in there...
i would think ur wiring would be all fucked up from getting soaked, and ur distributor also
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it's she btw
I totally forgot to mention my car ...
I own a rsx-s
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Re: Condensation in the engine ? (Roxany)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shamoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Did you read my post? Rain will not go IN your intake manifold. Your throttle plate is closed, where is the rain going to go? First the rain has to be heavy and go "sideways" into your throttle body about 2 inches, past the CLOSED throttle plate and then pool into your intake manifold. It won't. IF, by some small chance, a tiny bit of water went in, it's still no problem.
You will be fine. I would worry about some small bolts/screws rusting, that's all. Just go there yourself and cover it up with a tarp. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The throttle plate is sealed. Its not likely anything will be getting in there. But there are other things that can be affected by weather. As stated nuts and bolts. Which could cause corrsion on your grounds. Also if a good rain comes your distributor could get soaked. Just go get a tarp or something and get it covered so nothing will happen,
Did you read my post? Rain will not go IN your intake manifold. Your throttle plate is closed, where is the rain going to go? First the rain has to be heavy and go "sideways" into your throttle body about 2 inches, past the CLOSED throttle plate and then pool into your intake manifold. It won't. IF, by some small chance, a tiny bit of water went in, it's still no problem.
You will be fine. I would worry about some small bolts/screws rusting, that's all. Just go there yourself and cover it up with a tarp. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The throttle plate is sealed. Its not likely anything will be getting in there. But there are other things that can be affected by weather. As stated nuts and bolts. Which could cause corrsion on your grounds. Also if a good rain comes your distributor could get soaked. Just go get a tarp or something and get it covered so nothing will happen,
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Re: Condensation in the engine ? (Roxany)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Roxany »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
it's she btw
I totally forgot to mention my car ...
I own a rsx-s</TD></TR></TABLE>
sorry
not a bad car either
it's she btw
I totally forgot to mention my car ...
I own a rsx-s</TD></TR></TABLE>
sorry
not a bad car either
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