Coolant coming out of exhaust pipe

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Jun 15, 2012 | 09:14 PM

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Coolant coming out of exhaust pipe

I have a 92' turboed miata. What might cause coolant to come out of the exhaust pipe (tip)? Coolant doesn't come out until I shut off the car. There is a pretty big puddle everytime.

Jun 15, 2012 | 09:39 PM

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Head gasket.

Jun 15, 2012 | 09:48 PM

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Pull the spark plugs after you turn it off and the coolant comes out of the exhaust. See if the plugs are wet.

Jun 18, 2012 | 10:34 AM

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Remove spark plugs...

Do a coolant pressure test...pump up 3 or 4 times after the needle on the gauge falls...

Spin engine over with starter...

See what plug hole spits coolant