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[Poppet2]

I want to start using one, how often do you use it and Is the best one WD40?

[Carlos W]

Firstly, what are the symptoms you are trying to get rid of with damp start spray?

 

It may be that you need new leads, dizzy cap, rotor arm and points (if fitted)

[Poppet2]

Firstly, what are the symptoms you are trying to get rid of with damp start spray?
 
It may be that you need new leads, dizzy cap, rotor arm and points (if fitted)

[Poppet2]

I only use the car at weekend so it takes a while to start. There is a red light that flashes when
I take the radio face off, which I suppose drains the battery. All electrics renewed.

Edited by Poppet2, 24 January 2014 - 04:52 PM.

[Cooperman]

WD40 is not an ignition sealer, it is a lubricant, albeit a very good one.

 

To really waterproof a Mini ignition first of all plaster the distributor cap, plug caps and coil end with a non-conductive grease or Vaseline. Then liberally spray the dizzy cap, plug leads & caps and coil connections with a proper Ignition Sealer spray. Don't use WD40 as it will thin the grease and cause it to come off.

 

If your plugs, caps, leads & coil are in good condition when you do this you will be able to drive through deep fords with no problems.

[Ben_O]

I used to use one by silver Hook on my ancient 740 estate and it never failed to work, especially as the bloody thing would never start without it!

But that was towards the end when i didn't want to spend any money on it.

 

Like Carlos said, Might be worth looking into finding out if any repairs need doing rather than relying on a cold start spray. I used to hate getting soaked in the poring rain with the bonnet up, spraying everything up!

 

Good luck with it.

 

Ben

[Rog46]

The red light you see when you hace taken the radio face off will be a LED which would take AGES to have any effect on your battery?

What are the symptoms you have when starting it? eg cranking very slowly, or cranking full speed but taking ages to fire, or something else!

[tiger99]

I always used Holts Damp Start, which forms a tough coating. Don't get it on your self!

[Poppet2]

The red light you see when you hace taken the radio face off will be a LED which would take AGES to have any effect on your battery?
What are the symptoms you have when starting it? eg cranking very slowly, or cranking full speed but taking ages to fire, or something else!

Cranking very slowly. I just put it down to the damp cold weather and the car only being used at weekends.

[Carlos W]

It could be that the battery is on its way out, or that there is a current draw on it!

If its parked near a power source you could consider an optimate type product!

[Rog46]

Cranking slowly is either a low battery, or a bad connection in the circuit. When you drive it at weekends does it crank normally after a run, or is it still slow?

How long do you drive it for at weekends? Is it long enough to FULLY recharge the battery? Does it have a generator or an alternator?