keeping coils dry?

SlowJoe · 02-23-2009, 06:49 PM

does anyone have a trick to keeping the water out of the coils when you wash the motor? i have washed mine 2 times and both times it goes to skipping.

tacbear · 02-23-2009, 07:56 PM

No real tricks. I use very little water (I set my sprayer on "mist") and mostly just wipe the engine down good.

QWKSNKE · 02-23-2009, 07:57 PM

Don't spray the coil packs

SlowJoe · 02-23-2009, 08:01 PM

i am going to change the plugs and check it out and see if i can come up with something. i hate a dirty intake

banditmwp · 02-23-2009, 08:21 PM

armor all tire foam. no water necessary...thanks to qwksnke for this tip

EHardy1971 · 02-23-2009, 10:26 PM

WD40

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Don't spray the coil packs

adrenaline=lifeline · 02-24-2009, 06:33 PM

i wrapped the lip w teflon tape and it worked great

89five0Gt · 02-25-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banditmwp

armor all tire foam. no water necessary...thanks to qwksnke for this tip

I've heard that but never tried it. Does it work good ?

QWKSNKE · 02-25-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 89five0Gt

I've heard that but never tried it. Does it work good ?

Yes but I usually take my motor to a carwash first. Then let it dry on the way back home. After it is dry cover the engine compartement in the tire foam and shut the hood. Drive for a day or two and the engine compartment will look good when you open the hood again. If you are doing this for a show, do the above items at least 2 days prior to. That way the shine will look a little more natural by the day of the show

This is actually a good practice to do a couple of times a year. It will keep the engine bay clean as well as do away with some old grime if you are not the original owner of the car

89five0Gt · 02-25-2009, 12:04 PM

Cool, thanks Lee

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SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	i am going to change the plugs and check it out and see if i can come up with something. i hate a dirty intake __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project

02-23-2009, 08:21 PM	#5
banditmwp Welcome to America! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the 11's Posts: 4,501	armor all tire foam. no water necessary...thanks to qwksnke for this tip __________________ 91 GT Convertible 2006 Nissan Titan LE Crew Cab 2014 Peterbilt 337/Marion 22' box

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adrenaline=lifeline Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 29	i wrapped the lip w teflon tape and it worked great

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89five0Gt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: behind Skillet Posts: 1,356	Cool, thanks Lee