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2002 Mustang GT Conv. (35k miles) Tough Time Starting

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Old 06-27-2011, 09:07 PM
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Ok guys i need some help. i bought a 02 mustang gt with 35k miles on it now 36k and i needed to clean the engine bay. it was all nasty from sitting while the older sellers went to florida. just dusty etc etc... i sprayed the engine off today while engine was running and used air hose to dry it but i think i got water somewhere i shouldnt have! it still starts but takes a little longer than before i cleaned it. it started perfect before now i have to hold key over and it turns over a few times before firing. any ideas? do i need to dry plugs out or coils or just drive it for a few days and see what happens? any opinions would be great thanks! and if you guys want some pics of my baby now let me know!
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Sounds like you got water in the coils.
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Old 06-28-2011, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by uberstang1
Sounds like you got water in the coils.
Agreed. I'd try WD40 on the coils. Whenever washing my engine bay, I immediately spray with WD40, then wipe it all down.
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ok i'll have to try wd40 next time thanks guys and it dried up overnight and she runs like a champ and starts like on now too!! but thanks for that! now i need to put some photos up on here!
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