Subject	none of the connectors are sealed for the environment.
Posted by	ni[X]it on September 22, 2010 at 8:44 AM
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In Reply To	Why do Z32s have such a major corrosion problem posted by not4resaleZ on September 21, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Message	Not one connector on our cars are weather-pak style connectors, where there is a rubber gasket/o-ring that seals the environment from the bare connector metal. Here's an example... notice all the rubber gaskets on the wire end and the connector ends... You're best and least expensive bet is to ensure the connectors are as clean and corrode free as possible, then assemble the with retarded amounts of dielectric grease. This will provide moderate protection for several years. For a lifetime of corrosion free connectors, assemble with RTV sealant. But, this acts as a bonding agent and may leave your connectors non servicable. Petz #3
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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