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Poll... Dielectric Grease on Engine Harness Connectors

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Old 11-12-2009, 06:25 PM
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Check Poll... Dielectric Grease on Engine Harness Connectors

I am installing all new (3) harness on my 2003.

QUESTION : Of the many, many, many plastic clip connectors.......

What is your opinion of using Dielectric Grease on the new harness ?????

 
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Old 11-12-2009, 06:30 PM
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yes, why not it aint gonna hurt nothing and can only help in protecting your new harnes
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 06:32 PM
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yes its good stuff
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 06:34 PM
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Yep the only thing it hurts is if you use too much and get it on your hands.
 
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Old 11-12-2009, 06:39 PM
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I vote yes, but not mandatory on sealed type connectors IMO.
If i remember right ford had a problem with the alternator plug and the new alternator came with a note to change the connector and came with some dielectric grease in the kit. We use General Electric DC-4 dielectric grease in aviation. I even put it on my batt terminals to keep down corrosion.
 
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Old 11-13-2009, 05:59 PM
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XG-3-A I think is the Ford number, but I can't remember offhand.

Go into the Ford part department and ask for the electrical grease used in the ABS connector recall on the escapes.
 
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Old 11-13-2009, 07:07 PM
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its great stuff plus it will help the connection
 
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:22 PM
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Thanks everyone. I am going for it. If any issues, I will report back.
 
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Old 11-16-2009, 07:57 PM
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Not needed on a Weather-Pak connector.

Too much will cause connection problems on a regular connector.
 
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