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CRUZTAKER
07-07-2004, 01:11 PM
Has any else notice condensation under the coil covers?

I pulled on off today to try and re-polish (coolant escapade) and noticed a light moisture on the underside. I had washed the motor on Sunday, drove it some, and ran the daylights out of it tuesday night at the track.

I didn't expect to find moisture beads after all that driving, particularly since it was in the 80's for the last number of days.

martyo
07-07-2004, 01:16 PM
Has any else notice condensation under the coil covers?

I pulled on off today to try and re-polish (coolant escapade) and noticed a light moisture on the underside. I had washed the motor on Sunday, drove it some, and ran the daylights out of it tuesday night at the track.

I didn't expect to find moisture beads after all that driving, particularly since it was in the 80's for the last number of days.

Barry: Could this be from the great Coolant Debacle of '04?

Dr Caleb
07-07-2004, 02:41 PM
^^^ That would be my first reaction too. Leftovers from 'powerwashing' the inside of your engine bay.

I know I cannot powerwash the engine of my CV. The plug boots are so weenieish that the thing will misfire for a couple days, even with highway driving.

Smokie
07-07-2004, 03:07 PM
Has any else notice condensation under the coil covers?

I pulled on off today to try and re-polish (coolant escapade) and noticed a light moisture on the underside. I had washed the motor on Sunday, drove it some, and ran the daylights out of it tuesday night at the track.

I didn't expect to find moisture beads after all that driving, particularly since it was in the 80's for the last number of days.Barry, do you reseal the cover with sealant at the entry point for the wires when you put them back on ???

cyclone03
07-07-2004, 03:09 PM
My right side cover leaks EVERYTIME I wash my engine.Left side dry.
I remove the covers dry up the water and reinstall.

I've got some RTV that I'm going to use to reseal it but I haven't taken the time to do it.

CRUZTAKER
07-07-2004, 03:22 PM
I guess it will be just one MORE thing to do on wash day....pull the covers off:(

As far as re-sealing....what exactly do you mean Mr. X?

Smokie
07-07-2004, 03:26 PM
I guess it will be just one MORE thing to do on wash day....pull the covers off:(

As far as re-sealing....what exactly do you mean Mr. X?The covers have a gasket that should keep water out, but the gasket has an opening where the coil wires exit the coil cover, water can easily get in there, after you dry everything off use some rtv sealant at that point, should keep water out.:D

TripleTransAm
07-08-2004, 09:02 AM
No condensation under my covers from what I noticed last month when I regapped my plugs, but I did notice some motor oil in the front passenger plug / coil area.

cyclone03
07-08-2004, 11:19 AM
I guess it will be just one MORE thing to do on wash day....pull the covers off:(

As far as re-sealing....what exactly do you mean Mr. X?


Mr.X ?oh yea.....


As said above on the rear of the covers where the wires pass,some sealent is appied from the factory,sometimes,as in our case I guess,there's not enough.

Add a little sealent let it set about 20min then reinstall the covers.

CRUZTAKER
07-08-2004, 07:08 PM
Thanks, I'll try that.;)

jaywish
07-09-2004, 07:49 AM
I'm not sure of the relavence but here goes.

My 93 GM had a water/condensation problem under the spark plug boots. Everything was nasty in there when I changed the plugs and wires at 30K. At 60K it was worse if anything.

The 2nd set of Ford OEM replacement wires incorporated a design change which vented the recessed plug area through the plug boot so moisture could escape.

The point here is that to solve the problem they didn't try to improve waterproofing but rather improve venting so moisture could exit the area.

schuvwj
07-09-2004, 08:56 PM
I have never had condensation under my coil covers because I only wash my engine with an ordinary garden hose, no high pressure water.

I have a Honda Valkyrie motorcycle and Honda recomends not using high pressure water. Honda dealers have a precleaner/presoaker called Hondabrite which cleans very well with just a garden hose.

$12 bucks a quart but it works like a dream on the MM engine.