sticky substance between distributor pigtail connector

Asked by Cutlass_2319 Feb 15, 2017 at 10:22 PM about the 1995 Nissan Altima GXE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Recently bought an aftermarket pigtail connector for my 1995 Nissan Altima.
Upon replacing, I noticed it. Is this a heat insulation? Should I be concern
since the replacement does not have it.

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Bob answered 7 years ago

If it is a clear greasy substance it is dielectric grease. Don't wipe it off as it can repel moisture and keep the connection corrosion free.

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Cutlass_2319 answered 7 years ago

It is not clear. Two of the four wires are wrapped together by tape and within the tape is the black sticky stuff.

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