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Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 21:57:23 -0500 From: Tom Trueb <ttruebnopsamonline.net> Subject: Re: ACCKKK another dead alternator!!
Thanks for the thoughts. I left it in the shop to explore leaks (I really need a lift). The alternator didn't look like it had that much oil on it, maybe just bad luck-hope it changes. TimeRanger wrote: > On Thu, 28 Sep 2000 19:51:59 -0500, Tom Trueb <ttruebnopsamonline.net> > wrote: > > >1989 9000CD Turbo autotragic: > > > >In less than a year since the $400 job, the new one's dead. Mechanic > >thinks it can be waranteed, but what could cause this? He wonders if > >the oil dripping onto/into it might be shorting it out. Where could the > >oil be likely coming from if this is the case? Oil level sensor? Fill > >tube? This is causing marital difficulties, as I just spent $800 on new > >heater core, blower, and control. > > > >Tom Trueb > >Delphi, IN. > > 1) Oil is generally a poor conductor of electricty, however it can and > will deteriorate wire insulation which will cause shorts. Assuming > that your engine is already an oily/greasy mess, lets move on to 2) > Oil Leak Detection 101: Purchase a good engine degreaser and use > according to Mfgr's directions until engine is CLEAN 3) (You may > want an assistant for this part) Start the engine and let run....watch > for oil leakage. Some leakage will not be apparent until the engine > is under a load (assistant time) Have assistant run up the RPMs with > brakes ON and vehicle IN gear, while you look for leaks (DO NOT stand > in front of vehicle - Shit Happens). Some leaks will only occur while > engine is cold and others only when warm. Good Luck! > > -- > A question debated and left unanswered is better than a question answered without debate.
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