The more and more I read about head gasket problems here, the more I am beginning to wonder about my '99 Disco II. I'm pushing 120k miles and so far have not had any major drivetrain issues. I've replaced a water pump and the normal maintenance, but no major issues.

What I have noticed for quite a while is water coming out of the exhaust when the temp/humidity leads me to believe there shouldn't be any. I don't know if it has always done it and I just haven't paid attention, or if it is something recent.

I smelled the liquid and it has no anti-freeze odor, so I didn't think anything of it.

Now I am curious... what is a reliable test for head gasket leakage?

-Aaron

 

Water is a byproduct of combustion and when the engine is cold or when the temps are low it is normal for water to come out the exhaust.

 

Normal for all vehicles

 

Thanks! I've got to stop reading myself paranoid...

-Aaron