[urq] intermittent ignition cutout, tach drops to zero

[Ed Kellock]

Cool.  Thanks!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <n-engelbert at terrans.net>
To: "Ed Kellock" <ekellock at gmail.com>
Cc: <urq at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [urq] intermittent ignition cutout, tach drops to zero


> That's heat transfer compound.  Similar stuff as to what's between
the
> processor and heat sink/fan combo in your computer.  Its purpose is
to
> eliminate air pockets between the switch and its heat sink, but
don't use
> too much of it as the grease itself isn't a very good conductor of
heat.
> You can get some at your local computer parts store, and maybe even
at the
> local flaps.
>
> HTH!
>
> Nathan Engelbert
> 83 UrQ DA900453
> 89 90q
> 91 200q20v donor
> 91 200q20v avant
>
>
> > I just removed the ignition module and the bottom of it is coated
with
> > what looks like
> > white lithium grease.  Should I clean this off and replace it dry
or does
> > it serve some
> > sort of purpose?
> >
> > The loaner ignition module that I have is clean on the bottom but
there is
> > some evidence
> > around one of the screw holes that it had the same white goo on
the bottom
> > at some point
> > previously.
> >
> > Should I transfer some of the stuff to the "new" module before I
install
> > it?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Ed
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