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FINALLYSATISFIED · 05-11-2013, 01:29 PM

I noticed a puddle of water is what it looks like from the exhaust on the left side. Is this normal? I looked underneath and noticed a piece of tape on the exhaust can to cover it up.

Interesting, never really noticed until now.

13 ZL1 · 05-11-2013, 02:09 PM

I had those on my SS with a Corsa exhaust. I think once the exhaust system heats up the leaking will stop.

redredrage · 05-11-2013, 02:19 PM

Part of the exhaust is unburnt fuel which the is coverted to water, mine leaks out of the mufflers until it heated up

Misterleeman · 05-11-2013, 02:22 PM

Could be bad muffler bearings.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 05-11-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FINALLYSATISFIED

I noticed a puddle of water is what it looks like from the exhaust on the left side. Is this normal? I looked underneath and noticed a piece of tape on the exhaust can to cover it up.

Interesting, never really noticed until now.

FINALLYSATISFIED,

That does seem like an odd occurrence. If you ever feel like you may need to visit a dealer to correct this, please let me know. Feel free to PM anytime regarding your concerns.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

LS1 Fun · 05-11-2013, 04:06 PM

it's normal, water is a byproduct of combustion

DrkPhx · 05-11-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LS1 Fun

it's normal, water is a byproduct of combustion

Exactly. Those holes allow the moisture to weep out prevent the inside of the mufflers from rusting out.

meshamey · 05-11-2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Misterleeman

Could be bad muffler bearings.

Monchy36 · 05-11-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Misterleeman

Could be bad muffler bearings.

nyrfan · 05-11-2013, 05:47 PM

100% normal. As other have said, once heated it evaporates, until heated you will get some water leaking out.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

#737 ZL1 · 05-11-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by meshamey

FINALLYSATISFIED · 05-11-2013, 07:39 PM

Thanks all, for the plethora of knowledge.

05-11-2013, 01:29 PM	#1
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	ZL1 exhaust leak? I noticed a puddle of water is what it looks like from the exhaust on the left side. Is this normal? I looked underneath and noticed a piece of tape on the exhaust can to cover it up. Interesting, never really noticed until now.

05-11-2013, 04:06 PM	#6
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05-11-2013, 05:47 PM	#10
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	100% normal. As other have said, once heated it evaporates, until heated you will get some water leaking out. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

05-11-2013, 02:09 PM	#2
13 ZL1 Drives: 2013 IOM ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Manteca CA Posts: 683	I had those on my SS with a Corsa exhaust. I think once the exhaust system heats up the leaking will stop.

05-11-2013, 02:19 PM	#3
redredrage Drives: 2010 Camaro SS manual all stock Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 160	Part of the exhaust is unburnt fuel which the is coverted to water, mine leaks out of the mufflers until it heated up

05-11-2013, 02:22 PM	#4
Misterleeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 84	Could be bad muffler bearings.

05-11-2013, 07:39 PM	#12
FINALLYSATISFIED Est.1775 Drives: '15 Challenger Hellcat (sold) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,502	Thanks all, for the plethora of knowledge.