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gunship
11-05-2007, 07:08 PM
Hello all,
Decided to replace the valve stem oil seals on my TR Elite, nice easy job except that I didn't
bleed the lifters and now have to do that. But after doing the job (did I mention that the top hose inlet on the radiator snapped off as soon as I touched it?) Bloody plastic! So, after getting another radiator, no way the car would start. Totally unrelated to the job I was doing, but unplugged the multi-pin connector to the distributor and was confronted with a mess of blue corrosion. I've managed to get it going with some CRC contact cleaner and can brush the distributor plugs clean, but does anyone have any ideas of what I could use to clean the socket end on the wiring loom?
Could be worth having a look at yours, as I feel it could be a common problem. And, just like with Jaguars, when you clean electrical contacts, a dab of olive oil prevents further corrosion.
Ask me how I know!!!
Best regards

Madmagna
11-05-2007, 08:28 PM
Most good auto places sell a little kit with the plug, connectors and boot, you can pick up the proper crimping tool fairly cheap as well

gunship
14-05-2007, 10:05 PM
Thanks for your reply Mal, managed to get it sorted and cleaned up ok. Main problem was in the distributor end, and that brushed up ok. Car is now running great!
Thanks again,
Barry