terryrs@comcast.net wrote:
> OTH, I asked for the List's advice about cleaning the engine bay of salt and
>dirt on modern cars. The List seemed to think soap and spray with no
>precautions would work because electronics in modern engine bays are
>watertight. Shut my eyes and crossed my fingers, then tried it. They were
>right.
>
> Terry Smith, '59 TR3A
> New Hampshire
>
Depends on how "new" a modern car is. My 96 XJ 4.0 has the crank timing
sensor in a tin can with a plastic view port on the top lid positioned
on the front right side of the engine. It fills up with water nicely as
do 4 or 5 other electrical connectors and relays in the engine bay :(
--
Glenn A. Merrell
Chairman, Triumph Stag Club USA (2007-2009)
The best trophies are miles on the odometer, stone chips in the paint, dead
bugs on the windshield!
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