1991 Previa LE RWD
When I bought this Previa last year,the first day I had it, I ran it through the carwash that sprays underneath the car to help keep it clean under there. As I was diving into the carwash with the underneath sprayer going, it stalled the engine. I eventually got it started. I didn't use the underneath wash again!
Then one day I drove through a pretty good sized puddle. The same thing happened. It stalled the engine. got it to start after a time. Now I avoid puddles!!!
Today, I took the front seat out and removed the engine cover and used Gunk Original to help clean off some of the oil mess from the Valve Cover Leak that I replaced two days ago. After I rinsed it off with the garden hose, the engine turned over but wouldn't start. I let it sit for a time. Then it started (After grinding the starter for a long time). It idled rough, then smoothed out. But then when I would put it into gear it would run rough again. So I le it ide until it came up to normal temperature, then it ran fine.
After that long winded description....
Is there something I can do to help prevent the engine from stalling when getting wet underneath? Somebody mentioned Dielectric Grease for the distributor?
Has this happened to you?
Do you have any suggestions, so I don't have to worry about driving it when it rains?
Thank you so much!
James