[Shotimes] Re: fire

[alfitz@alfitz.com]

How about the transmission cooling lines where not properly connected and
the fluid was pumped onto the exhaust? Check the fuses under the dash and
see if any of them blew out. Generally when a fire is caused by an
electrical problem, you will see blown fuses.




Al Fitz
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Xander" <jxander@cfl.rr.com>
To: <shocar@topica.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 7:39 PM
Subject: fire


> Hi all:
>
> I have been a periodic reader of this list - but have never posted. It
> has helped me numerous times.
>
> Now I'm going to tell you my sad story.  Recently had my automatic
> transmission rebuilt at Mr. Transmission in Altamonte Springs, FL.  Did
> not get out of the shop's parking lot before a fire started.  The
> location was below the brake master cylinder.  Couldn't get it smothered
> and the rest is history.  Essentially destroyed all wiring, soft parts
> under hood, & front windshield.  Mr. Transmissions insurance company
> says no evidence of their work causing fire.  I guess just coincidence -
> Ha! Bottom line is lawyer would be as much as car value - so I'm doing
> my own investigation to see if I can determine source of problem.  Does
> anyone hav eany ideas of what could hav egone wrong in repair that
> consisted of removing and reinstalling transmission plus replacement
> front engine mount?  I have an idea wiring was "stretched" due to
> failure to disconnect everything upon transmission removal or wiring was
> compromised by transmission being forced against wiring harness and
> another solid object.
>
> If you have any thoughts - my mind is open to all possibilities.  I
> thought I might find someone who has done this job and knows some of the
> potential hazard and pitfalls.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Also once this is all final, we will sell the car.  It is located in
> Orlando, FL area.  I don't want to mess with parting it out - sorry.
>
> Jim Xander
> JAX 1994 SHO auto
>
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