[s-cars] urS6 Avant died after spraying engine compartment

[Mike Platt]

Having done the same thing...ONCE......did you pull the coil pack/spark 
plug cover off the top of engine. You can fill the spark plug area with water. 
Misfires, etc. Take it off , dry it out, and usually fixes the problem. That old 
oring type gasket on the cover loses its seal after a while. 


Mike( recalling engine wash nightmares) P

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Hi guys. I am back on the list again after a very long hiatus. 



Came back to Denver Friday from Glenwood Springs in my 95.5 urS6 Avant 

in? a? very heavy snow, long slog, slow drive. I decided to wash the extensive 
magchloride encrusted ice 


off the car immediately. Engine was turned off.?In an?afterthought, ?I opened 
the hood and sprayed the engine compartment 


as well, using only water.? Got into the car and the girl would not start. :^( 

Pushed started it and drove it home.? Two days later, I try to start it and 
it?will not crank. 


I charged the battery (not the problem) and checked every fuse. Still no go.? 
Checked the 


ignition packs on the engine firewall, nothing obvious there either.? Nuts! 

What or where should I be looking?? Thanks a bazillion! 

Bill 

'95.5 urS6 Pearl Avant, 08 A3 Sline 2.0T and a couple old 911s