Exhaust Steam?

[samdring]

Only second post - bought genuine 17k S2 in early Dec. Is it just the weather or do S's pluther steam from exhaust more than other cars even when warm? Water level remains spot on and no signs of Mayo in oil. Notice that last bend in exhaust holds fair amount of water - is that the cause?
As a separate issue use car every day for work and was getting fed up of cold weather - fitted Kenlowe hotstart - wonderful but reading through links methinks might not be needed next summer.

Cheers
Sam

[samdring]

Cheers Mark - thanks for info

Bought Hotstart (electric kettle [!] with impeller which fits into heater hose) so as to have heater blowing out hot air immediately on starting. Works a treat as takes engine water to 85c and defrosts straight away.

Sam

[samdring]

Hotstart bought through MG Owners Club (whoops - sorry but also have MG TD and B Roadster)www.mgownersclub.co.uk
but better to start on www.kenlowe.co.uk
under pre-heaters for full description.
Plug in at night (S2 not in garage - TD has that luxury!) with a timer in garage and wander lead. Have fitted water-proof plug (comes with kit incl pipes, fittings etc) on ledge just behind brake servo which allows lead to exit between body and inner wheel arch.
Water temp registers just below 90c on gauge on starting engine and thermo has already started to cycle. Kenlowe claim significant reductions in petrol consumption and engine wear but if I am honest I bought it for instant comfort and vision.

Hope that helps.

Sam