plug replacement 0n 99 i30 Infinity

[97explorersport]

I think I may heve mad a mistake. When I replaced my plugs I coated the plug and the receptor with Dilectric.....now it appears that they my be arcking in the tubes. Looks like I am going to pull the plugs/Coils and wash them down and reinstall them this time using some boot seal......or maybe nothing...... Suggestions

[Nahkapohjola]

Originally Posted by 97explorersport

I think I may heve mad a mistake. When I replaced my plugs I coated the plug and the receptor with Dilectric.....now it appears that they my be arcking in the tubes. Looks like I am going to pull the plugs/Coils and wash them down and reinstall them this time using some boot seal......or maybe nothing...... Suggestions

Electrons dont jump through di-electric grease as it works as insulator - this grease allows electrons pass via a metallic contacts having few molecule thickness (of di-grease) between theses contact points... Most common greases have in fact di-electric properties. Main function is to keep the corroding oxygen out. (Oxygen in the air is the main culprit 'ruining' the contact surfaces)

Some info http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507...maxima/page-14

Whatever, clean your coilpacks as the grease there is not necessary. It is mainly an insulator, also blocking heat transfer = n.g.

Note that coilpacks 'die by the mile', only replacement helps after they start failing...