[V8] v8q Bose Speaker repair

[Tony and Lillie]

Subject: Re: [V8] v8q Bose Speaker repair


> If you are handy with a soldering iron, and these directions make sense to 
> you then:
>
> There is one small tantalum capacitor in the amp. Replace it. If that 
> cures the problem then you are probably good to go. If the two biggest 
> electrolytic caps show signs of leaking, replace them too. You have to be 
> careful to get the correct physical size as well as correct electrical 
> ratings. In my case - which sounds just like yours, the problem was the 
> tantalum cap only.
>
> If you just want to buy a factory rebuild, I believe someone just got them 
> for around $70 each - and they came with a lifetime warranty.
>
> ... only 70K miles on a '91? has the timing belt been replaced?
>


Dave,

I tried to send this direct, but it didn't work.
I'm looking on one in front of me. Where is the tantalum cap, and what is it 
(what is it made of-what is different about it? ).

Tony Hoffman