1989 Honda Civic Exhaust spits/leaks oil or water idk..

1989 HONDA CIVIC
168,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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When i turn on my car and accelerate , the exhaust spits oil or water.. it's dark liquid.

I just brought the car and the guy told me the valve cover leaks oil so the gaskets need to be replaced and the car came with a new radiator to be installed.. could the exhaust problem be because i need to fix these 2 things?

thanks in advance!
Apr 3, 2009 at 2:42 AM
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Ok without a compression test and a chemical test on the coolant system its impossible to say. The chemical test is used to determine if there are any gases getting into the radiator as in a blown head gasket or cracked head. This can be done at most shops or radiator shop.
Apr 3, 2009 at 10:38 AM