Miata Mailing List: November 1998, Message #1126

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At 11/18/98 11:27 AM , Tom Dukerich wrote:
>Being a novice Miata owner, let's say I was spraying the engine
>compartment and did get some water down the plug holes.  
>
>Any recommendations on soaking it up?

Towels.  Plenty of towels that have a good absorption property, like terry
cloth.  I completely dry the engine compartment with terry cloth towels
after a washing, including the wires and caps.  Pull them off and dry them
out.  Be sure to use a _dry_ towel when drying the caps.  You don't want to
introduce any moisture.  Leave them aside for a while and air dry.  Oh
yeah, only wash the engine when the outside air temperature is warm... say
short-sleeve type weather.  This will reduce the air dry time. 


Paul
Merrimack, NH
Home of the 99 "Silver Screamer"
Granite State Miata Club

"I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol."