I need to get ahold of some of this stuff. Doesn't seem to be sold unless you by a new module which I don't need.

Will a thermal compound designed for computer use work?

Something like this...http://cgi.ebay.com/Thermal-Grease-P...item5ad7bbab1e

 

Hello CamarosRUS!!

IIRC, it's just some silicon dielectric grease available at all automotive stores!!

Buy a tube of it, and use it anywhere you have an electrical connection that you want to protect from water, stray voltage , etc!!

EG: Spark plug boots, (helps for later removal)

Ignition modules, (helps to insulate it, etc (use lots)

Bulb sockets, (helps to keep out water, and prevents corrosion)



At least go look at a tube of it, and read the info on the tube!!!

 

its actually a thermal compound designed to help transfer heat. dielectric grease is not the same stuff...

 

pretty sure dielectric grease is an insulator and impedes voltage.

 

You are correct in the fact dielectric grease acts to insulate but is NOT the same substance as a true thermal compound and does not insulate heat nearly as well.

It seems to stay "wet" longer than most thermal compounds but I will not use it on my module, especially when CPU designed thermal compounds can be found very affordable on eBay or even at Radio Shack.

 

Hello CamarosRUS!!

Just as a precaution, before you go putting something that's "not" recommended on your ignition module, you might just want to check with the seller of your ignition module, to see if it's returnable after you do so, even if it doesn't work!!

It may end up being a bit expensive to not be able to return something because something was used on it, that "wasn't" recommended!!



P.S. The stuff that you may use may be the cat's meow, but if it's not the "proper" stuff, you haven't got a leg to stand on then!!

 

You are correct, sir, that's why I would never use the dielectric grease. The white thermal compound is where its at and is the stuff that aftermarket modules come with

 

Hey I'm with you. I got a little tube of heat sink compound at Radio Shack that works great and is more like the greenish stuff GM used to use on everything. Its made specifically for thermal transfer of heat in electronic parts . Thats exactly what the module is and what it needs

 

Hello CamarosRUS!!

I'll keep that in mind, if/when I need to replace my ignition module!!