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Here’s an idea, unplug the radio and wire in a 12v light using the 12v acc supply in the harness that would normally connect to the radio. See if it randomly illuminates at the usual times the radio has been coming on.
If not, then you can presume faulty radio. If it does then you have something else going on involving the power supply to that harness.
Possible bad wiring going to the ignition switch, temp change could be causing a connection allowing power through.
Anyone? Really wondering if I’m safe using this smoke machine I’ve built in the evap lines and if I can seal around the pump and sending unit covers with something as I’m afraid to tackle all that rust (if that’s where the evap leak is)
Anyone? Really wondering if I’m safe using this smoke machine I’ve built in the evap lines and if I can seal around the pump and sending unit covers with something as I’m afraid to tackle all that rust (if that’s where the evap leak is)
Took back seat off to take a look at the sending unit and pump covers.
They look scary with rust. Afraid if this is where my leak is that I’ll do more damage trying to unbolt and replace the gasket.
Does anyone know if I can use some kind of sealant around the lips instead? Heck would duct tape work?
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Took back seat off to take a look at the sending unit and pump covers.
They look scary with rust. Afraid if this is where my leak is that I’ll do more damage trying to unbolt and replace the gasket.
Does anyone know if I can use some kind of sealant around the lips instead? Heck would duct tape work?
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[quote=”scifi266″ post=115804]If it passes when warm that’s usually an indication that a seal of some sort is broken. However when it heats up it expands again to create a seal. Could be anything, especially with evaporation leaks. I would check hoses and any o rings you might have. You shouldn’t have to put smoke in the fuel lines though, in my experience the only raw fuel related evap leak I’ve had was from a mis seated fuel pump o-ring in an optima.[/quote]
I have a hunch it’s either a bad fuel pump gasket or sending unit gasket leak. That’s why I want to run smoke through the system.Should I be concerned running smoke from what I’ve built or would it be safe?
[quote=”scifi266″ post=115804]If it passes when warm that’s usually an indication that a seal of some sort is broken. However when it heats up it expands again to create a seal. Could be anything, especially with evaporation leaks. I would check hoses and any o rings you might have. You shouldn’t have to put smoke in the fuel lines though, in my experience the only raw fuel related evap leak I’ve had was from a mis seated fuel pump o-ring in an optima.[/quote]
I have a hunch it’s either a bad fuel pump gasket or sending unit gasket leak. That’s why I want to run smoke through the system.Should I be concerned running smoke from what I’ve built or would it be safe?
[quote=”tomatofarmer1″ post=115784]The smoke machine is cool 🙂 You need to post how to make one of those. I’ve used the Scotty Kilmer method with cigars and vacuum hose. My 21 year old son became dizzy and green as an apple while helping me…. He doesn’t lie cigars now…lol
A question for you here….why would you run this into the fuel lines? I’ve never heard of this before.[/quote]
In the fuel vapor lines as part of the evap system. I’m getting a check engine light for an evap leak.[quote=”tomatofarmer1″ post=115784]The smoke machine is cool 🙂 You need to post how to make one of those. I’ve used the Scotty Kilmer method with cigars and vacuum hose. My 21 year old son became dizzy and green as an apple while helping me…. He doesn’t lie cigars now…lol
A question for you here….why would you run this into the fuel lines? I’ve never heard of this before.[/quote]
In the fuel vapor lines as part of the evap system. I’m getting a check engine light for an evap leak.I’m curious, is dielectric grease the same as silicone grease? I have a bunch of those little spark plug boot/electrical dielectric grease packets that autozone sells for $1.
Wondering if they can be used on slider pins as well as other areas that silicone is preferred?
