Acid has killed my vapor canister
09-30-2010, 08:35 PM
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Acid has killed my vapor canister
So it would seem Ellen Ripley and the rest of the Colonial Marines killed an Alien on the top of my vapor canister. There are two big holes melted in the top if it, probably from battery acid. Oddly enough there is no fuel smell at all. I don't have the funds to replace it unfortunately and wont any time soon. The holes do not penetrate the plastic screen under the caps. Im not one for "rigging" things but I have choice as I have to get this thing inspected and the check engine light is on.
Would removing it still illuminate the check engine light (If that is the the only source of the problem)? Would sealing the holes with silicone help instead of removal?
Would removing it still illuminate the check engine light (If that is the the only source of the problem)? Would sealing the holes with silicone help instead of removal?
09-30-2010, 10:58 PM
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also what year, and scan your codes rather than just hoping to fix a something that MIGHT be a problem. there might be a predator in there too, not just the alien. or a cute little mouse...
10-01-2010, 08:43 AM
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You don't mention what motor but I'm not sure how the canister being damaged would cause a CEL. I don't think the computer has a way of knowing if it's hooked up other than the function of the CanP (if equipped) Did you pull the code? Thinking it's unrelated to your acid attack.
I'm not sure how a soup can would help. Are you thinking about the vac reservoir 94bronc?
I'm not sure how a soup can would help. Are you thinking about the vac reservoir 94bronc?
10-01-2010, 01:36 PM
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On a side note. If you've added distilled water to your wet cell too many times, w/o adding acid charge, the water separates, rising to the surface, where it will boil (over) as the battery attempts to do it's thing. This also shortens it's service life. Experienced this w/ my battery, after upgrading to a 95 AMP alternator.
It's not the alternators fault, but w/ the 70 amp alternator it wasn't nearly as dramatic. W/ the 70, it looked like slight precipitation on top of the battery. W/ the 95, it started taking out the battery tray beneath, & fumes combined w/ heat generated in the engine compartment started causing the plastic covers protecting wiring close to the battery to disintegrate. This is where Acid aliens begin to transform into Electrical Gremlins!
Only 30% of 48 mo. battery's sold, actually cross that finish line!
It's not the alternators fault, but w/ the 70 amp alternator it wasn't nearly as dramatic. W/ the 70, it looked like slight precipitation on top of the battery. W/ the 95, it started taking out the battery tray beneath, & fumes combined w/ heat generated in the engine compartment started causing the plastic covers protecting wiring close to the battery to disintegrate. This is where Acid aliens begin to transform into Electrical Gremlins!
Only 30% of 48 mo. battery's sold, actually cross that finish line!
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10-01-2010, 01:46 PM
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You don't mention what motor but I'm not sure how the canister being damaged would cause a CEL. I don't think the computer has a way of knowing if it's hooked up other than the function of the CanP (if equipped) Did you pull the code? Thinking it's unrelated to your acid attack.
I'm not sure how a soup can would help. Are you thinking about the vac reservoir 94bronc?
I'm not sure how a soup can would help. Are you thinking about the vac reservoir 94bronc?
Last edited by ymeski56; 10-01-2010 at 02:28 PM.
