I'd like to thank everyone for the help with my alternator problem. Turns out it was just a connection from the the voltage regulator that was pulling apart when the engine moved. The only electic problem I still have is my fan fail fix. Sounds like pop corn popping in the relay compartment when it turns on, and then never turns off. Just bought a new mode switch (last thing left that John told me might be the prolem). Hope this fixes it. I noticed a couple of things while working on the car today. First, the binnacle is starting to "pucker up" a little on the top. It looks like it will start to crack soon. Is there anything that can be done at this point to save it? It looks like it doesn't match anything else in the car grain-wise, so would it be a huge project to recover it with something close and then dye it to match? I've never tried anything like this before so any tips would help. Second, My engine cover is starting to crack (break) at the stay. Is there anything available to reinforce this? I'd hate to spend the money to replace it if there is a fix available. Thanks, John 05935 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/