Exhaust System water droplets

[txc2936@yahoo.com]

During my Catalytic Converter work, i noticed water droplets forming around the exhaust pipe clamp points. Each clamp is rusted and water drips from these joints.

Being new to trucks and the big 7.3 L engine. Is this normal condensation forming and dripping? These are pretty large tubes approx 3' Dia..

I typically run the engine for 1/2 hr each week and get the water temp up to normal to clear out any condensation in the engine. I collected some of the drips and it is water, not antifreeze or engine fluid.

Thanks in advance.

[16ACE27]

Water is a byproduct of the combustion event. I normally have water dripping out of the tail pipe when fist started.

[Pete'sMH]

Normal. If you examine your muffler closely you’ll even see that it has a drain hole to help remove the water.

[txc2936@yahoo.com]

Ah thanks.... I'm at the point in the RV inspections to see little things like this!