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An extra thin coat of Dielectrical grease will do. Some buy products dedicated for this job, few examples: https://alphamare.gr/product/battery-terminal-protector/ https://crcindustries.com.au/media/catalog/product/ https://www.ueautotechs.com/cdn/shop/products/BatteryTerminalCoating.webp?v=1689851309 https://cdn11.bigcommerce.com/s-6a4rng/images/stencil/1280x1280/products/9289/34463/MC-008_l__47205.1578691978.jpg?c=2 depending of the environment that they live.

Be carefull do not push hard the O metal plate, you can clean the throttle and replace the gasket. Take care the plug-pins, don't put too much grease on the wire, put a plastic care product to the elastic base of the plastic cover that goes in the top of the throttle, tight properly the hose that brings air from the air-filter box.

It's far better to use a silicone style pistol than your hand, the nose could reach deeper spots. On the other hand i wouldn't use metal objects beneath the factory seal, there are plastic tools that the Upholstery guys use which will not hurt the seal which already is dry from age-sun-salt etc.

Ferrari 430, the owner of this car decide that needs exhaust Heat Wrapping. For sure there is no comparison with a Felicia but the owner decide that this would be a benefit for his car no matter what if an engineer could disagree.

@Joob Let's hope that this was your final problem and the engine will start and work properly, then it's time for the champagne.

In the past i have done this plus some white vinegar and solvent that women use in the kitchen. Except debris i wanted to remove any muck that was there for years. The arrow points the end of a tray which is beneath the black plastic panel in the Felicia. Water (rain, car wash etc) that goes on the right side goes to that tray and then on the drain channels, water that might goes to the left end up inside the engine bay. In the past i had ''sealed'' the sides and the front part of the hood like a |___| shape but proved that was a mistake, yes i had no water or dust inside the engine bay but the engine couldn't not ''exhale", the air was not circulated properly and the temperature inside was raised a lot.

Sometimes you can find a tiny amount of water in those areas because the black plastic cover does not have (like a Corvette) a sealant gasket with the car body. After many years the gasket (in the oval shape) due to friction with the hood (open-close procedure) maybe will get rubbed and let some water drops to pass inside but ''No big deal". As for the water inside the fuse box-factory sponge then the culprit is the wind shield sealant which has been vanished due to sun-age etc. First clean thoroughly the whole area, use alcohol with a cloth to remove any remains, let it dry or use compressed air and then you apply the sealant.

I disagree, common silicone won't work except if it's Aquarium type which can last even 10 years. There are more efficient products, ''windshield gasket sealant'' is the key phrase, an example: https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/p/d/b40067005/ There are drain holes in the bottom of the door, check them if they clogged. For the drain channels of the sides you can use a tool that electricians have.

Left and right the engine bay are the water drain paths, here in GR we call them for fun as ''sink''. Are they free of debris, leaves etc? A little water in the sides of the engine bay can be found, rain passes throught the hood sides, it's not something uncommon. Are your door seals in good condition? Are they soft cared with special product or you leave them unattenand and got stiff?

The washers aren't clogged? Their plastic can with water is clean? In the bottom has any residues? You hear the sound of the pump while pressing the lever?

https://youtu.be/cubO1HT50s0?si=IgfsQeJQ5TINusL0

Sorry, VCDS it's a scanning tool for error codes.

I have faced some problems with the tailgate gasket and the rear glass seal in my Felicia. I have posted a video too but we are not the only one. Same problem with Porsche Panamera - Boxster - Cayenne, water drain holes are clogged and here is the tragic result.

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/491830-ngk-bkur5et-10-your-opinion-about-them/ https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/503282-ngk-iridium-bkr5eix-11-do-they-look-good/ https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/504479-denso-ik16-iridium-which-never-worked-for-me/ Only bad experiences i had with other spark plugs except the Champion platinum.

Lot of electrical issues. Have you run an error test with VSDS or a similar tool? Have you check the connections in the right lever on steering wheel column? The bulbs for the reverse are OK?

Factory, the best choice. I have used 2 brands Iridium spark plugs and never worked properly, also Bosch NGK with not good results. My Felicia is with ECU ship, custom exhaust, K&N filter and the Champion RC89PYC were/are/will be the No1.

Mine was much-much worst not only in the MAP but also in the 2 plugs of the ECU. A thoroughly cleaning and a contact cleaner spray or electrical grease is a ''must''.

Starters for Felicia 1.3 are around 0,8-1.1 kW 1.7-1.8 kW are for diesel 1.9

For the one who will make the attempt to remopve the whole dashboard here are some ''sneaky'' screws. Here is something that i have done many years ago, i removed the glove box cover, fill it in inside with noise insulation layer (was hollow) and replaced some screws.

Was "nice" from him to make political propaganda? Greeks, Albanians, Bulgarians diagree with guys like this, are we all wrong?

As a last resort: There are 1 or 2 Upholster guys which make small modifications in the existing factory seat. I need a little bit higher in the sides and a little bit longer seat bearing, the frame/slide rails will remain original.

As i have said in the Cold Start topic (which deleted exclusively from ''the other guy's" fault) i have done as a test only. In next life i will make it like Dino 246 GTS. 😄

He knows very well what he meant. The latest years are all over the internet spreading their own propaganda but there is our answer and not only .

I think is 1 4 2 3.