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This brings up another subject,
always carry a fire extinguisher in your pride and joy. It takes a long time
for the fire dept. to attend, by that time a small fire could expand to wipe
out everything. Then we would have to get back into the whole insurance company
thread once again. Ernie and The
Black Bitc_!! -----Original Message----- I just got my Imp back from getting
the front end rebuilt. What a difference it made. Rides like a dream. However,
as we were turning into my driveway, a power steering hose sprung a leak,
spraying p/s fluid on the hot exhaust manifold. It caught fire, and took the
engine bay wiring harness with it. Luckily we were able to put it out before
too much damage was caused. Let this be a warning to you guys, check your
hoses, and replace them when you rebuild your front end. I figure the hose was
fine for use with the worn out, sloppy front end. After it was tightened up
(rebuilt) it required more pressure on the P/S pump to it’s job,
and the hose let go. I do feel lucky that it didn’t blow on the
road, with no water or fire extinguisher nearby. In that scenario, I would have
lost my car! Maybe more! Can any of you guys recommend
a source for a new harness? Or a very nice used one?
Thanks, Bob Toasty 64 Crown Coupe |
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