Surge tank explosion
Le Mans Master
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Looks like compressor oil all over the side of the core (which is how they look when they leak only there's usually little bits of the OEM foam filter mixed in or left on it). Now that it's apart, it looks like it went in front of the weld, which in my experience is because the line got bent - often from inadvertently leaning on it once, or one too many times). Could just be a defect too - it happens. I don't see any evidence of a fire in any of the photos.
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As a side note, you might want to check your engine mounts, compressor and accumulator/drier mount. This did happen with some regularity on a Fiero I use to own - something like 3 times all under warranty, so I never bothered to look into it (though I believe GM fixed it on some later Years by adding a flexible section to the main hose).
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Originally Posted by SunCr
check your engine mounts, compressor and accumulator/drier mount.
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Definitely replace the drier. If it fell apart or falls apart it (and it very well could now that it's been exposed to air) it creates one hell of a blockage.
Stick with your R12. If you need more, get your license at www.epatest.com and try Autozone (where I've never spent more than $14 for a 12oz can).
Stick with your R12. If you need more, get your license at www.epatest.com and try Autozone (where I've never spent more than $14 for a 12oz can).
