Subject	Why do Z32s have such a major corrosion problem
Posted by	not4resaleZ on September 21, 2010 at 10:21 PM
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Message	on virtually all of the electrical connections? This is not nearly as significant a problem with other cars. Did all Nissan’s suppliers use inferior materials on the Z32 connectors, or is the engine environment more prone to corrosion? Could the engine compartment trap more heat and allow for less air circulation when the engine is shut off, and perhaps battery acid fumes contribute to corrosion?
Follow Ups	Why do Z32s have such a major corrosion problem - not4resaleZ 22:21:12 09/21/10 I've never had bad corrosion problems... - ZLover4Life 22:38:53 09/21/10 One of the issues is the dust boots cracking and then - jzack 22:57:58 09/21/10 Constant 12v could be the culprit - jdubs 22:58:18 09/21/10 Anyone ever think the battery being cooked in the corner - Spddracer 23:15:06 09/21/10 Re: Anyone ever think the battery being cooked in the corner - ooofoo 10:16:09 09/22/10 gel cell in the back :) (n/m) - SuparexTT 17:12:16 09/22/10 none of the connectors are sealed for the environment. - ni[X]it 08:44:49 09/22/10 We have plenty of connectors like that, starter for example (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 09:55:28 09/22/10 +1 - Jehannum 10:08:28 09/22/10 What about an extreme amount of electrical /duct tape? (n/m) - blackomega 13:10:07 09/22/10 +climate and weather condition. - JOZ32 09:21:30 09/22/10 How does WD-40 "insulate" the connectors? - ZXoltan 10:14:58 09/22/10 yes I was actually talkin about the greasy layer that is - JOZ32 12:38:40 09/22/10 WD-40 temporarily displaces water. - ni[X]it 11:47:35 09/22/10 Starter wire has 3 gaskets. 1 on each wire and 1 inside the - Bernie (NoVA) 13:38:39 09/22/10 Even if that were true, - ni[X]it 14:26:20 09/22/10 There are lots of weather pack connectors on the car. - Bernie (NoVA) 16:36:30 09/22/10 Not only Z32's though - Obeeone 09:44:32 09/22/10 Were they turbos? Just curious about the possible - not4resaleZ 10:19:27 09/22/10 Two were and one was not. (n/m) - Obeeone 11:50:55 09/22/10 If I had to venture a guess, I would say - NytWolf 10:07:52 09/22/10 But why would Nissan treat Z32s different with respect - not4resaleZ 10:15:33 09/22/10
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