[Gmecm] Putting the computer in the engine compartment?

[jb]

>   There is still some merit to an enclosure, at least in a few instances.
> It can house fuses, breakers, relays, ignition module, TVP circutit and
> other EFI-related stuff along with the ECM.    Everything is in one place
> out of sight.  I tend to overengineer things, but in a boat it needs all the
> help it can get!
>   In a vehicle application, the ECM could be enclosed with the harness
> entering the enclosere at the bottom with minimal or no seal.  There would
> be very few times any water would be sprayed UP with enough force to enter.
> And water won't run uphill through the harness!
>   Your idea of changing to a water resistant ECM casing is indeed
> interesting.  Has anyone tried this?  How hard is it to get to the EPROM in
> these housings?
>   Later,
> David
>
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I would think a cheap solution to all this would be to just silicone
the wires around the firewall grommit and then mount the computer
higher than the grommit.  if there are any leaks in your silicone, all
it does it put a little water on your floormats.