I only described a way to clean under the hood without computer trouble,
the black plactic was Leonard, and I don't think heat would be a problem
with what he's done, probably just the opposite. However, wrapping
things usually traps moisture instead of repelling it, hope it works for
him. Alan S.
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Alan,
Couldn't that cause problems w/ heat? Just a thought, I guess if it
works, it works.
Leonard Zuniga wrote:
> Alan
>
> I have had the same problem here recently with my Jet Chip. I fabricated
> a shroud of thick heavy plastic bag. I slit it up the sides about half
> way and feed back portion behind ecm and had enough to kind of wrap
> sides together. Sealed sides with elec. tape and secured bottom with
> large ty-wrap. So far so good.Not the prettiest but does the job.
>
> Later
> Leonard
> >FYI for those having trouble with wet JETII modules, when I bought my
> >R/T the salesman went over a few things before he let me drive away. #1
> >on the list was never use a car wash to clean under the hood, and if
> you
> >do, avoid the computer area all together.He went on to say that a wet
> >computer has left many stranded. I think they should have at least
> >shrouded the thing with rubber splash guards or something. Anyway, my
> >mechanic cleans under the hood with simple green in a squirt bottle,
> >rinse with a moderate hoseing and finish with compressed air. I have
> >used a car wash , but avoided the computer and had no trouble. Alan S.
>
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