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Old 11-28-2006, 12:11 AM
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There's what seems to be an ABS relay box under the passenger seat. Should I really soak this thing in fresh water, & then let it dry? Thanks for the tip old Kiwi fart!

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I know it sounds stupid but yes. If soluble stuff is in there it has been probably been damaged, but you could be ok in that direction. Salt will kill it. Fresh water not left too long and dried out, may not leave significant damage. Some detergent will help.

Open the thing up as best you can and sluice it out. Make sure there is no where for water to remain. Use a hair dryer to properly dry things if possible. Then give it a good squirt with CRC or an equivalent.

Best of luck. Old Buggers and Old Farts will give anything a go.
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Old 11-29-2006, 10:49 PM
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Just for the record........

After playing fastening clip bingo, I got the carpet on the passenger side mostly elevated, & ran a dehumidifier for about 24 hours. This helped the carpet & the attached foam backing, but didn't save the ABS computer, for which I've already found a replacement. The green fuzz had already begun to grow on the three wiring bundle connectors fastened to the door jamb, so I soaked them in vinegar for a day, flushed them with club soda, followed with a blow job (from a hair dryer - what were you thinking?). I'll let everything further dry out for a few more days. The remaining gremlins are the dome lights, trunklight, & seatbelt retractors. All else has returned to normal.
I'm hoping the restored wiring harness will cure these ills.

With regard to the front end damage, I drove her to my personal body shop for an estimate. While fugly by SVX standards, the damage isn't catastophic, & barely visable at 50 feet, especially if you've killed a few beers. Yet, the estimate to restore pristinity was $2,300.00. A new waterfall grill costs almost $250.00!!! If I'd wiped out both headlights, the car'd be declared a total, no doubt. Anyway I'll let State Farm do its thing, & see just how high they can jack my rates when it's time to get bent over.

More later.

Ron.

PS - Here's a good one - one of the prior gremlins - I couldn't turn off the engine. Yup, turn the key to off, remove it, & she kept hummin'. Had to disconnect the battery, & "tick" the starter for it to quit. I just love wet electronics.
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Old 11-30-2006, 12:23 AM
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Blow the job Ron. That tin basher is crook. The insurance bods thieves I am an old Fart And you an old Bugger.

But life goes on and I sincerely hope so will your SVX.

Love (careful on that one), Trevor. *<)
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Old 11-30-2006, 12:51 AM
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The remaining gremlins are the dome lights, trunklight, & seatbelt retractors. All else has returned to normal.
I'm hoping the restored wiring harness will cure these ills.
If it's of any help, I have pin outs for the 3 rear harness connectors that are along the door sill by the passengers feet. I recall from when I stripped the wiring out of the racer that the seat belt motors have ALOT of wires that help them work. Good luck with it all...
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Thanks, Dave. I'll do "plug 'n play" this weekend to see what gives, or doesn't.
I have access to a whole new harness if my douche job fails.

Ron.
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Sorry to hear about all of the problems Ron. Keep us informed of your progress. Hope she gets back to the original (or better) shape. Good luck.
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Ron, I've got a Waterfall grill for ya, PM me if you want it.

But the 97 Grill is cheaper than the waterfall if you want a brand new one....
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