 Encapsulate Grounds in Butyl ? |
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| Literati914 |
 Mar 28 2025, 02:07 PM
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Having read so many threads recommending to check grounds for various issues- I've been thinking about adding well formed "caps" made of Butyl tape ('cause I got plenty on hand).
Besides being a little messy upon disassembly, particularly on ground points with multiple grounds - are there any less-than-obvious drawbacks to using butyl rubber tape to form encapsulating 'caps' for the purpose of corrosion protection over ground points? I'd be considering this for exterior grounds lug areas in particular. I know there are specific products for this purpose but I've got plenty of butyl on hand and it kind of seems more permanent too. Anyone done this? |
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| Root_Werks |
Mar 28 2025, 02:16 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,930 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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You know, may not be such a bad idea. Maybe a dot of dielectric grease on the terminals beforehand?
Having some extra butyl myself, used some on my Bug where the throttle, clutch etc. tubes enter the center tunnel. Worked great. |
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