Water coming out muffler system

MELODYOLMON

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2002 DODGE INTREPID
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
121,000 MILES

Water coming out muffler system in two place. Replaced both head gaskets, water pump.
still have water coming out of tail pipe and about midway under cage went let run to normal operating temperature. Also reserve level in overflow went down.
could it be a bad sensor relating to the emissions enclosed system?

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WRENCHTECH

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It is normal for condensation to form inside the exhaust system and drain when first started. If it was actually coming from the engine, it would be in the form of steam when it came out.

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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 5:53 AM

MELODYOLMON

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Well I am loosing water from overflow and this is not just a little amount, could there be water in muffler from blow head gasket still? Thank you for responding this car is driving me crazy

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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 4:17 PM

WRENCHTECH

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Residual coolant in the exhaust system will burn off in the first fifteen minutes of running. You need to pressure test your cooling system and determine if you are losing any coolant. You may still have head gasket issues if it was not done correctly.

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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 4:23 PM

MELODYOLMON

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Okay thanks again. Will do. I have spent a lot of money on this rebuild and can not figure it out.

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Friday, August 5th, 2016 AT 5:39 PM

KEN L

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It sounds like you may have a cracked cylinder head, were they pressure tested when they were off the engine?

Here is a test you can do to see if there is exhaust present in the radiator which would indicate a cracked head.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Please let me know what you find

Best, Ken