In addition, I would source out some dielectric grease. It helps to seal
the plug to boot surfaces- keeps spark in, keeps moisture out.

It can be found at Kragen etc. Vaseline work OK, but might degrade
rubber components over time.

hth,
TBerk

Joe Romas wrote:
>
> On a dark dry night take a spray bottle of water out, remove the hatch cover
> and with the engine running, spray the ignition wires from the distributor
> to the spark plugs including the one to the coil. You'll most likely see
> sparks jumping and that means you need a new set of plug wires. If you
> remove and replace them one at a time you should not have any problems.
>
> Joe
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Mccallum" <MEBTIM@AOL.COM>
> > Hey list I need your help,I just moved to up state California with my 1987
> > vanagon.And when it rains it does not start.engine turns over great just
> does
> > not fire.When its dry out it runs just fine.Also I need to know of any
> good
> > shops around the Travis Air Force area
> >