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Date:         Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:31:30 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Identifying a Darrel Bohler-repaired ECU
Comments: To: Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
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At 01:03 PM 8/29/2009, Max Wellhouse wrote: >were several dabs of a white caulk-like substance in and around some >of the electronic pieces that I would find strange to come from the >factory like that. Again, I'm not an electronics person, so let me

On the solder side or component side? If it's the component side they're quite likely factory, an attempt to limit exactly the solder fatigue problem we're concerned about. If it's the solder side, more likely Darrel (or someone) sealing up the conformal coating after doing some soldering.

-- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '89 Po' White Star "Scamp"


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