The other week I replaced a starter on the MGM due to the key terminal corrosion. It did last 18 years, so I'm probably crazy to worry. The terminal was corroded so badly a small amount of torque broke it off. I tried soaking it and even heating it with a small butane torch.
However, I'm wondering if it is a good idea to put grease between the nuts and terminal lugs. I put a ton ceramic synthetic brake grease on the exterior of the terminals and the exposed brush line (had one of those rot out) but I'm thinking it could be a good idea to put in on the terminal nut. I figure the pressure would squeeze out the grease. I would use the Motorcraft product in a tube, but I hesitate because it is not really suggested for low voltage connections. Then again the car will probably be long rusted out before I have to worry about it again :lol:
However, I'm wondering if it is a good idea to put grease between the nuts and terminal lugs. I put a ton ceramic synthetic brake grease on the exterior of the terminals and the exposed brush line (had one of those rot out) but I'm thinking it could be a good idea to put in on the terminal nut. I figure the pressure would squeeze out the grease. I would use the Motorcraft product in a tube, but I hesitate because it is not really suggested for low voltage connections. Then again the car will probably be long rusted out before I have to worry about it again :lol: