Water leak but not coolant related

[Vespasian]

Hello,

My 3200 seems to have developed a water leak. It's not coolant as I have tasted it and it's not sweet and clear.
The amount is around 300-400 ml when the car is stopped, but drips continuously when the engine is running.
I know air con systems drip, but that's quite an amount.
Any ideas?
Thanks Jon

 

[TimR]

Just thinking logically about it - if it isn't screen washer fluid ( which wouldnt be affected by engine on/off status) and it's not coolant...its going to be aircon discharge, as there is nothing else....
Ive noticed copious amounts this year too, and not just from my 4200....

 

[allandwf]

If it's near the centre of the car at the rear of the engine ,then probably is from Aircon and nothing to worry about.

 

[Scaf]

It’s been quite humid the past few days so I think that will add to the air con drip

 

[conaero]

Blocked cabin filter under the scuttle and the recent rainwater has flooded over the top?

 

[Oneball]

Partially blocked aircon discharge so it builds up in use and when stopped you can then collect a fair amount??

 

[Zep]

It is very humid at the moment, this means more water is condensed on the evaporator and so comes out of the drain. When I worked in air con this would be the point every year when drains overflow, it’s surprising how much can be produced. I’d say it’s working properly.

 

[rs48635]

Hello,

My 3200 seems to have developed a water leak. It's not coolant as I have tasted it and it's not sweet and clear.
The amount is around 300-400 ml when the car is stopped, but drips continuously when the engine is running.
I know air con systems drip, but that's quite an amount.
Any ideas?
Thanks Jon

Does your aircon blow actual cold air? Then likely drips from condenser as wise man ^^ said above.
Do check scuttle for leaf sludge blockage. Only black 3200 I had to look hard, and only found the blockage by poking finger into decomposed leaves. Should see line of holes close to hing mount points.

 

[TimR]

Blocked cabin filter under the scuttle and the recent rainwater has flooded over the top?

I forget some of you have seen rain.
I think it's forgotten how here in East Angles....

 

[Vespasian]

I forget some of you have seen rain.
I think it's forgotten how here in East Angles....

That's where I'm from, Just outside Norwich. It's definitely not a blocked scuttle. I'm on holiday so will get her on some ramps and check her over when I'm back