Connections

[Tang Soo Tim]

Ok putting back together now with all new coolant pipes

The water temp sensor connection and all others have a small rubber shield in them to keep them sealed. Is this something that can be replaced ?

[Ireland]

I don't understand exactly what you mean.

Are you asking about some sort of cover over the connector?

If so I've not seen one (or at least my car has no covers on the connectors).

[Boatbuoy]

I think he's refering to the rubber gasket seal (red/orange bit) Ireland.

I just put a bead of vaseline on the top (chamfered) edge of the sensor before re-connecting the lead. Seems to be working so far!

[Tang Soo Tim]

Boatbuoy said:

I think he's refering to the rubber gasket seal (red/orange bit) Ireland.

I just put a bead of vaseline on the top (chamfered) edge of the sensor before re-connecting the lead. Seems to be working so far!

Yes spot on, the coloured rubber seal inside connector. I know a bit of Vaseline can work but wondered if possible to replace seal ?

[ukkid35]

Tang Soo Tim said:

I know a bit of Vaseline can work

Vaseline is not kind to rubber (as any family planning clinic will confirm) you are better off using silicone grease

http://www.carlube.co.uk/index.cfm?page=118

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190553036719

[scotty_d]

ukkid35 said:

Vaseline is not kind to rubber (as any family planning clinic will confirm) you are better off using silicone grease

http://www.carlube.co.uk/index.cfm?page=118

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190553036719

Silicon Grease as above is what you want to use you for any electrical connections or O-rings ( Good for holding them in place). Only a smear is all you need. We use it For all our Sub sea connections On ROV systems.

I have done all of my Connections in the Engine bay to keep water and corrosion at bay.

[Tang Soo Tim]

scotty_d said:

Silicon Grease as above is what you want to use you for any electrical connections or O-rings ( Good for holding them in place). Only a smear is all you need. We use it For all our Sub sea connections On ROV systems.

I have done all of my Connections in the Engine bay to keep water and corrosion at bay.

OK cheers for that i'll get some ordered, is it ok to get some actually on the metal terminal ? or will it knacker the connection ? the ones i took off had some sort of grease all over them !!!! i've cleaned them up and want them as water proof as possible when going back together

[scotty_d]

Tang Soo Tim said:

OK cheers for that i'll get some ordered, is it ok to get some actually on the metal terminal ? or will it knacker the connection ? the ones i took off had some sort of grease all over them !!!! i've cleaned them up and want them as water proof as possible when going back together

Will not do any harm to get a little on the metal contacts. They seem ok when we put 3000v through the stuff 12v will be fine

Oh to add get some Electrical contact spray and some pipe cleaners will help alot if doing a good few of them.

Edited by scotty_d on Wednesday 11th April 09:22