Rain = no start

[brian_wagner at sbcglobal.net (Brian Wagner)]

apply a thin bead of silicone sealant to the base of the dist cap and let it
cure. Install a viola a nice water tight seal that won't adhere the the dist
body.

Brian
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "E.Noval" <aion@sdf.lonestar.org>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 5:45 PM
Subject: Rain = no start


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> Ok, so this '87 16v I got seems to have a problem starting everytime it
> rains.
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> Looks like moisture is getting in (condensating in?) the
> distributor cap.
>
> Is this a common problem, and how do you solve it? Since the cap is up
> against the block, if I use sealant, what is going to resist the heat, and
> how am I going to get it off again, if it's sealed?
>
> My 85 8v had a similar issue, I had "stalling issues" everytime
> it rained.
>
> Any input?
>
> Cheers,
> Ed
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