Just started the convertible and notice black oily drops from exaust. 351-C. What is it?

 

more then likely its condensation from the exhaust and is getting blown out when you started the car up, either muffler drain could be clogged and now its coming out the tip or its just excessive condensation.

 

I had this before. It is just water and carbon mixing and then coming out of the exhaust.

 

+1 a small bit of water is a sign of efficient combustion. plus you get water in the exhaust from short trips that cant evaporate. short trips are the nuber one cause of rust out

 

its pancake syrup

 

Failed muffler bearings...

Ryan

 

too much blinker fluid

 

LOL true66gt. I think its the short trips... I was replacing a coil and had some issues so i was starting and stopping and starting again. It went away after she came to temp. Sorry for the newbie question.

 

I asked the same question. I don't think it is a newbie ?.

 

Thank BA. Its been a while... like 20 years since I've had a classic car. in my teens I've replaced motors, gaskets, heads, carbs, valves, trans, brakes, interiors, you name it. I have forgotten more than I know, but it is coming back to me solwly. You all are helping me to remember. Thanks