ya i think i jumped the gun and said it was due to condensation but after thinking about it today and getting time to actually look at it, i determined (thus the new thread) that it just wasnt the case. it is a bit cold outside, however i've had it idling for 20 minutes and it didnt dissipate like normal condensation would have done.
anyways i will keep you posted because i have now ordered everything for a LIM change as i've set my mind up to that being the problem <crossing my fingers>