ok....long story short, part of the engine caught on fire.
There is a wire that runs just in front and below the header to a cylinder (A little bigger than a 12oz can). I have no idea what this cylinder is?!?!?! Well the wire melted and split in half. I am going to try and replace it, but I would like to know what I am working with.
I know it is a vague description, but thats about as well as I can descripe it.
its a 96' 2.2
Any ideas or information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Thanks for responding everyone...here are some pics. I'm sorry if it is a really simple part. But I do a lot more body work than I do engine work. So I thought I would ask the experts at JBO
Overview it's between the header and the auto-trans interceptor
Closer View
Side view, can see where the wire burnt through
Looks like the wire that goes between the alternator and the battery.... it's a fusible link.... which is a smaller gauge of wire, so you don't fry the car's electrical system. It melts when there's a big overload in the car's electrical system...
First, fix the cause of the short
then replace the fusible link.
...j
John Lenko wrote:Looks like the wire that goes between the alternator and the battery.... it's a fusible link.... which is a smaller gauge of wire, so you don't fry the car's electrical system. It melts when there's a big overload in the car's electrical system...
First, fix the cause of the short then replace the fusible link.
...j
I was hoping it was something like that.... pretty sure that its not the EGR. Though based on my poor description and no pics, it was an intelligent guess.
Jarett - It still starts
Though you have to jump it, and then it runs for about 30 seconds or so then dies. So I think you may be right John. I fixed the short, and will be replacing the wire this weekend. I'll let you know if it all pans out.
Thanks again to all of you. It's help like this that reminds me why JBO rocks...
Toney
i dont see the wires for the recall did you have it done?
You said :- [I have no idea what this cylinder is?!?!?!]---It's the starter SOLENOID.
Just for your info, I don't think anybody actually said this!
ALont
?!?!?!?! What
I never even knew about it....
Do I have to have the letters they send out to have recall parts replaced? Or does it have to fall within a certain time period?
It should still be an easy fix...but hey....money is money
Thanks Jack
Alont - Thanks, that was my only guess as to what it was, but I really had no idea. Like I said, Im a body work kinda guy and unfortunately don't know nearly as much as I should about engines.
Anyhow, thanks again...
Toney
GM has a recall on that. They are known to catch fire.
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Option D wrote:GM has a recall on that. They are known to catch fire.
The recall I got on mine stated that high-current is routed through the ignition switch, and THATS what can cause a fire. The recall involves installing a relay to bypass the high-current running through the ign. switch. Shouldn't have anything to do with the fusible link. And you do not need the letter (if you got one) to get the recall work done, they just look up your VIN in the computer to see if your car falls within the recall, and whether its been done or not. And the recall should not cost you a dime if its not been done and the VIN indicates you need it. An easy enough way to find out is sign up on mygmlink.com, once you register your VIN and all that on there, it lists any recalls on your car, and should also list any work done on the car by the dealer as well.
