RE: [DML]Dilectric grease ?? Fuse 7 - Engine Control - MELTED

["Nick Kemp" <nkemp@xxxxxxxx>]

Would coating the aluminum connection with dielectric grease solve the
oxidation process?  Would need enough grease to create an oxygen barrier.

Nick

  -----Original Message-----
  From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
Warren Wallingford
  Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 1:34 PM
  To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: Re: [DML] Fuse 7 - Engine Control - MELTED


  dmcerik wrote:
  > I've seen this before on other Deloreans. And the PO of my car had it
  > melt on the fuse box. To repair it he spliced some new line and an
  > inline fuse. This has been working great since I've owned the car (7
  > years). Today my car died while driving. Fuse 7 not only blew, but
  > totally melted. Does anyone know why this happens? I keep my fuses
  > clean, but I have to be honest, I haven't cleaned this one in a few
  > years.
  > Any ideas would be appreciated.
  >
  > Erik
  > 04512
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