Dielectric Silicone Grease.

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  1. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #1 Sprinter, May 4, 2018
    I am busy doing my homework for installining a new Ignition System and I need Dielectic grease, which I do not have.
    Can I use Silicone Grease, which I do have, ( bit runny like). or any other substitute/work around would be appreciated.
     
  2. youngy

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    #2 youngy, May 4, 2018
    it's available on ebay for a couple of quid.
     
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  3. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    #3 Callumity, May 4, 2018
    Silicone grease is generally dielectric i.e. insulating (as well as being water resistant.)
     
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  4. Sprinter

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    #4 Sprinter, May 4, 2018
    And would anyone solder their plug leads? Yes?
     
  5. Oldyam

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    #5 Oldyam, May 4, 2018
    No it will make stress failure points where the solder ends in the wires, and they wont like vibration.
     
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    BigCLM Senior Member

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    #6 BigCLM, May 5, 2018
    Make sure you use dielectric grease specifically intended for electrical connections.
     
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  7. Sprinter

    Sprinter Kinigit

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    #7 Sprinter, May 5, 2018
    I took the bike for a short trip today to get some dielectric grease, instead of waiting for the courier, the car shop in the next town didnt have any, he seemed to have never heard of it.
    I think I will put it together, without, or Im waiting for 4 days, then for a rest day, etc, etc, etc.
     
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