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Old 08-14-2003, 11:51 PM
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For those who have been following my no spark problem, its fixed. We pulled out the DME to find that it was full of water. After some cleaning/drying, threw it back in and it started right up. Thanks for everyone's help.

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Water?!
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Did your engine crank when it was filled with water?
Old 08-15-2003, 12:08 AM
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hah .. that sucks .. but good news on how it started again. congrats man
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Dreaded DME fluid

Plug that hole !
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Gotta keep it clean, ya know...

Buy a lottery ticket dude, you got lucky!

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Maybe drill a small drainage hole in the bottom of the dme case for next time?
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Don't think that is on the check list in the factory manuals.
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Where did the water COME FROM??? Leaking battery box? Better seal that up quick!
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I have no friggin clue where the water came from. We were like Holy Sh#t when we saw it, but everythign is back to normal and I'm gonna have to search for a leak.
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I'll take a guess, the heater box seal. It is the same stuff as the tar adheisive used on windhield available at autozone from 3M. Also known as rope seal or dum dum. Make sure your cowl drains are open, early cars have them in the front at the sides with a rubber boot that holds leaves and the late car have them ai the side of the cowl area next to the battery and relay box. Hmmm, ask me how I know???????



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