Greg Peterson
04-06-2008, 2:53 PM
So I kept a few flares bundled together in the left rear trunk compartment of our 97 Camry.
Was vacuuming the trunk compartment and pulled out the covers to check the spare and vacuum up any loose debris that has a way of falling down there. The left compartment was half full of water, the flares were soaked and there was a white crusty buildup at the water line. I've removed the flares and the water.
Questions:
How corrosive is this water now that the flares have leeched their chemicals into it?
Any idea where the leak may be? Body shop guys probably have a pretty good idea. I'm guessing the tail light assembly. If so, what's the fix?
Now that the flares are thoroughly soaked, do they present any kind of a hazard, fire, chemical or otherwise, or can I just dump them in the trash can? I'm thinking safe, responsible disposal here.Anyway, thanks in advance for any thoughts or suggestions.
Was vacuuming the trunk compartment and pulled out the covers to check the spare and vacuum up any loose debris that has a way of falling down there. The left compartment was half full of water, the flares were soaked and there was a white crusty buildup at the water line. I've removed the flares and the water.
Questions:
How corrosive is this water now that the flares have leeched their chemicals into it?
Any idea where the leak may be? Body shop guys probably have a pretty good idea. I'm guessing the tail light assembly. If so, what's the fix?
Now that the flares are thoroughly soaked, do they present any kind of a hazard, fire, chemical or otherwise, or can I just dump them in the trash can? I'm thinking safe, responsible disposal here.Anyway, thanks in advance for any thoughts or suggestions.