I decide to use some seafoam to track down a horrible sounding exhaust leak. Quite a bit of smoke filled the engine bay. After some time I notice the crack between the exhaust manifold and the turbo exhaust housing seems wet. The a moment later i'm seeing seepage and tiny bubbles coming from one of the studs/nuts. I do have a metal gasket that I put there to attempt to solve the exhaust leak, but obviously I need to have the two mating surfaces shaved.

But what do ya'll think about the wetness between the turbo and manifold? Just the seafoam leaking out?

 

yes

 

just an overall yes to everything?

 

You have a known leak.
You know its from warped surfaces.
You have a liquid coming out of it after seafoaming the car.
You know it could either be condensation or the seafoam.
Either way you know for a fact that "fixing" an exhaust leak with a gasket is the equivalent of wiping your butt with poo.

So I'm really not sure what your question is.
Do you want me to hold your hand?