rgbau140

I removed the engine compartment connector from the back of the fuse panel and found some corrosion. When I read up about dielectric grease it sounds like this multi connector is just made for dielectric grease. Is there a down side to dielectric grease that I am missing?

66jack

Clean the connector thoroughly, then use some air to blow out dust and grime...

Don't use too much of it on the connector...

Powershift

Dielectric grease is an insulator, not a conductor. However, both OEM and others have used it successfully by limiting the amount as Jack66 says, and making sure the metal connectors fit tight together.

Its main purpose is to prevent future corrosion, not improve electrical properties. There are other greases for that. One of these is FCI Electrical/Burndy Penetrox A - 8 oz bottle. Check it out.

Larry

MarkC

I was talking to Lectric Limited a few weeks ago and one of the techs told me to never use it on an electrical connection. He said the stuff was developed to use on the boots covering a spark plug. He said a clean rust free electrical connection is what you want. I had been using it for years on electrical connections.

Godholio

If it gets in the way it can inhibit the connection...as mentioned above, it's an insulator. But just like WD40, it gets used for more than it's intended use. People gob it all over their spark plugs instead of just a thin layer on the porcelain insulator. People pile it on battery terminals, etc. Make your connection then put the stuff over the top to keep moisture out.

DansYellow66

I know I have mis-applied it many times over the years - but I've never had a continuity problem develop from it. If it's truly an electrical "insulator" it must be a really poor one. I think more likely it's a moisture insulator.

Powershift

FYI………..http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone_grease
Easier than me writing/posting up the explanation.

Larry