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Paul 84
09-16-2008, 08:39 AM
Does anyone know if a kit is available to help waterproof the ignition system on a 3.9? Is there a cap with gaskets or o-rings, a cover? My distributor cap sometimes needs to be dried out if the car is not driven for a week or more and we have major rain. It has never cut out while driving.
Any help?
Thanks,
Paul

BUDDYSWF
09-16-2008, 10:24 AM
TRY DRYING AND CLEANING INSIDE . THAN USE A DIELECTRIC COMPOUND . STANDARD MAKES SL-4 SILICONE COMPOUND . I'VE USED IT ON SPARKPLUG BOOTS AND AT THE BASE OF THE CAP FOR WATERPROOFING [ ALSO WORKS BULBS AND TRAILER PLUGS ] . USED IT UP NORTH [R.I.] SNOW & SLUSH GETS EVERYWHERE . NOW HERE IN FL. AFTERNOON RAINS [3-4in IN AN HOUR] . ONLY A SMALL BEAD IS NEEDED , IT DOESN'T DRY TO A HARD BEAD SO IT WILL FLATTEN BETWEEN CAP AND DIST. ALSO MAKES PULLING OFF PLUG EASER.

Paul 84
09-16-2008, 10:39 AM
I have a tube of the stuff, I'll use it today, wait and see if anyone comes up with a cap similar to the screw on cap used on the Series Rover.
Thanks,
Paul