Re: alfa-digest V8 #376 - Poor running 164 after engine compartment wash

[AlfaNeely@domain.elided]

In a message dated 01/14/2002 11:17:34 PM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> 
> Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 17:18:19 -0800 (PST)
> From: carlos binns <charlemagne_65@domain.elided>
> Subject: Poor running 164 after engine compartment wash
> 
> Gang,
> 
> I have a badly sputtering 164 that until the time of an engine-spray-wash 
> purred like a kitten.  What's the most likely cause?  The reason I want to 
> narrow it down as much as possible is that it's coooooold outside.  Thanks 
> in advance for any help.
> 
> Carl
> 

       The most likely cause is water in the wrong places.  You walked right 
into that one!
       Disconnect every electrical connector you can find, blow it dry, spray 
in a bit of Radio Shack contact cleaner or WD-40, put it back together and go 
to the next connector.
       Someone on the digest is going to say not to use WD-40, but I have 
used it for years on my Alfa connectors.  Plus WD means Water Dry.

       It is possible to keep an engine too clean, too often.

Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City

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