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Old 04-03-2007, 04:09 PM
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Default Spark plug wire #4: Chalky buildup on coil connection

Like the title says. I was cleaning up my engine bay and pulled the spark-plug wires from the coil pack to wipe them down. When I pulled #4, I noticed a chalky yellowish/whitish powdery build-up on the wire connection and inside the coil connection.

What up with that?

The other three wire connections were clean. I have a set of Magnecor KV85 8.5mm wires I installed about 3 years ago.

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Old 04-03-2007, 04:17 PM
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corrosion probably. get some dielectric grease on that bad boy. auto parts stores have it. just spooje it in there when you reassemble and it'll keep moisture out.
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Cool. Thanks!
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