Do you use vaseline?

[ger87410]

1990 SJ stock

Water is somehow getting in the e-box. Right now it's just condensation. Water ALWAYS gets in the engine compartment every time I ride. It could be from the water evaporating and having nowhere to go.

How do you guys keep the water out? Are you suppose to replace the gasket every time you pop it open?

 

[Tanman]

you need di-electric silicone in your electrical connections, its like vaseline but is made for electrical connections. but seal your ebox up good with rtv silicone to try and keep the water out

 

[ger87410]

I'd thank you if I could.

RTV is what I was thinking other then petroleum jelly. Thanx!!!

 

[FlightPlanDan]

There's an argument about the dialectric thing. (Augustof feels differently).

But I know! It's a PIA to seal the box once you've taken it apart. The stock gasket, if it survived removal, is worth putting back in. add silicone/RTV on both sides and hope for the best.

Make sure the seal on the inside of the fuse-knob is good as well. (but you would have to sink it pretty hard to get water in there)

The rubber "grommett kinda things" that the wires go thru can leak as well. silicone them too.

 

[Matt_E]

Here's what I do to ensure a dry SJ ebox (works every time):

1. Use a new gasket
2. Use 1211 on the gasket
3. Do not over-tighten the screws
4. Use some grease on the fuse cap

 

[suva]

Hmm...
I've never used a new gasket, I just slap on some lubriplate grease (super thick and heat resistant). So far so good.

 

[Matt_E]

There are several ways to make it work.
What I posted just has been the most consistently reliable method I've tried.

 

[227]

Store your ski inside your garage with the hood OFF when not riding. Condensation can't form.

 

[superjetkev]

Store your ski inside your garage with the hood OFF when not riding. Condensation can't form.

x2 i never latch down the hood unless im riding

 

[ger87410]

Store your ski inside your garage with the hood OFF when not riding. Condensation can't form.

No garage.

 

[Shifty]

 

[blaster800]

No garage.

Then do it the way Matt_e recommended ! thats the correct way.... 1. Use a new gasket
2. Use 1211 on the gasket
3. Do not over-tighten the screws
4. Use some grease on the fuse cap It just depends what your ride time is worth to you .

 

[Matt_E]

Even without a garage, I always unlatch the hood and lift it up a bit.

 

[GIL]

Is this a trick question?

 

[Shifty]

I like to unlatch it and let the hood rest over the hasp/latch. This props it up enough for me.

 

[Shrivel]

I like to unlatch it and let the hood rest over the hasp/latch. This props it up enough for me.

I do the same - one other thing I do to address the e-box condensation problem is unscrew the fuse access cap after each ride to give the insides an opportunity to air out.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

This thread has gone much better than I anticipated.

 

[Matt_E]

For what it's worth - I sunk my ski in saltwater a couple weeks back. It was submerged for a good 15 minutes. The ebox is dry.

 

[Berky]

It's kind of a personal question .

 

[QuickMick]

Hmm...
I've never used a new gasket, I just slap on some lubriplate grease (super thick and heat resistant). So far so good.

X2 this works well and my ebox's are dry every time I need to go in them.