Filthy/calcified leads and plugs

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NMX516
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Filthy/calcified leads and plugs

Postby NMX516 » Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:58 pm

Well it's not uncommon, put it that way. Not ideal either. A squirt of WD-40 into the end of the leads will help clear that up. Caused by moisture getting into the spark plug well as I understand it.
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Filthy/calcified leads and plugs

Postby wun911 » Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:45 pm

I use dielectric grease you dont need much, keeps moisture away keeps terminals clean works on the battery too.
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