Good friend of mine has got a 207 1.4 HDI. Its been in a light front end hit (only just enough to crack the bumper) so it didnt touch any of the cooling system.
However, its not beeing driven due to no bumper, and is waiting to go for paint.
Problem, it stuttered when starting this afternoon when I had a look at it. We also noticed a puddle of water at the exhaust, it started fine after? Any idea's what it could be, or is it just from standing for a week or 2?

Cheers Jas

condensation built up in the exhaust system. once its warm it should be fine.

Burning fuel, gas and diesel, actually creates a lot of water too. I think you get somewhat more then a gallon of water for every gallon of fuel you burn. While the exhaust system is cool, especially on a cool day, it's enough to cause water to run out the end...

Just because its been standing i would say.

It's the hydro in hydrocarbon, it means water and it becomes water again when burnt. When I was selling my old Mini one of the buyers said it was the head gasket gone, funny enough the last three cars he'd looked at had all been the same . I sometimes wonder if he ever bought a car.

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Originally posted by Peteff
It's the hydro in hydrocarbon, it means water and it becomes water again when burnt.

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Cheers for the replies guys. I will pass this onto her!