i always have the same problem with my 400ex when i get into deep water but also my battery goes down. I think the alternator is generating this problem. I also think the water goes somehow into carb causing the engine to die. Help will be appreciated.
thanks
nica400ex

 

I had the same problem with recon and have seen friends with 300ex and 300 4x4 experience the same. I read a post in the old forums suggesting dielectric grease in the sparkplug cap. Tried it and have not had a problem since. Honda dealer sells small tube for about $5.

Hope this helps, you might also coat any semi open electrical connections.

Demps

 

John,

Thanks for the warning. I guess I'll leave my hoses where they are. Have you tried dielectric grease on the sparkplug cap (thanks demps)? The worst thing about this problem is that you have to run your ride through the water to see if it's fixed. I hate doing that when there's a chance I'm sucking water into my engine every time. Surely there is someone out there who is man enough to figure this out by trial and error! I'll chip in $5 for the engine rebuild!

Dennis

[This message has been edited by dhines (edited 10-06-1999).]

 

call honda for some good factory support!!!

 

I have a 92 250X - same thing is happening to me - has anyone figured out if the dielectric grease thing works?

And - I'm clueless - do you put this on the plug or in the cap? How much? Just a thin coat on the plug?

Thanks for any help.