Michael,

  Last time I took a look at mine,  the insulation at both ends of
those hot leads was black and crispy.  AC was running fine and blowing
40 degree air. (I've had the AC R&R'd since then)

 Your leads look perfectly fine, but things do get hot back there, no
doubt about it.

  But, I'm thinking that I should maybe take a look in there, even
though most recent headache is stopping a pesky recurring leak at the
fuel rail. (think I finally got it)

George/ATL