Installing ICM
05-13-2004, 02:43 PM
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Heat transfer compound.
While you're at it, you might want to reduce the heat exposure on the module:
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#ICM_cooling
While you're at it, you might want to reduce the heat exposure on the module:
http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#ICM_cooling
05-13-2004, 02:45 PM
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[edit] Fred beat me to it.
I believe it's just di-electric grease. I cleaned it off, then applied some more for reassembly.
(-this is not the same as silicone heat transfer compound. If that's what it is supposed to have, then that's what I'd use. Though, I've had no problems using dielectric grease).
I believe it's just di-electric grease. I cleaned it off, then applied some more for reassembly.
(-this is not the same as silicone heat transfer compound. If that's what it is supposed to have, then that's what I'd use. Though, I've had no problems using dielectric grease).
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05-13-2004, 03:58 PM
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I don't think di-electric and heat sink grease are the same. Heat sink grease commonly has metallic particles in it to aid in heat transfer. Di-electric has the opposite characteristics in that it is designed not to have electrically conductive properties.
05-13-2004, 05:52 PM
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Originally posted by madwolf
The same type of grease is used between CPUs and cooling fans in computers. Might wanna try a computer shop.
The same type of grease is used between CPUs and cooling fans in computers. Might wanna try a computer shop.
05-13-2004, 05:54 PM
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While we are on the topic, is it necessary for the ICM to be grounded to the car's chassis? I relocated mine a long time back to the plastic throttle linkage cover on the throttle body. Does it need to be grounded for safety/reliabilty purposes?
05-13-2004, 08:07 PM
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Originally posted by 88irocz28
While we are on the topic, is it necessary for the ICM to be grounded to the car's chassis? I relocated mine a long time back to the plastic throttle linkage cover on the throttle body. Does it need to be grounded for safety/reliabilty purposes?
While we are on the topic, is it necessary for the ICM to be grounded to the car's chassis? I relocated mine a long time back to the plastic throttle linkage cover on the throttle body. Does it need to be grounded for safety/reliabilty purposes?
05-13-2004, 08:40 PM
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Shoe -- according to your website, it is supposed to be silicone heat transfer compound? If so, that stuff has has strong dielectric properties as well (and does not contain metal particles). There are heat compounds that do contain metal, but are conductive.
So, in that sense, silicone heat transfer compound is not so different from dielectric grease, except in that it was specifically designed to bridge air gaps between metal to increase thermal conductivity. From what I've read at least.
A moot point, but worth mentioning I suppose...
So, in that sense, silicone heat transfer compound is not so different from dielectric grease, except in that it was specifically designed to bridge air gaps between metal to increase thermal conductivity. From what I've read at least.
A moot point, but worth mentioning I suppose...
05-13-2004, 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by Alex94TAGT
Shoe -- according to your website, it is supposed to be silicone heat transfer compound? If so, that stuff has has strong dielectric properties as well (and does not contain metal particles). There are heat compounds that do contain metal, but are conductive.
So, in that sense, silicone heat transfer compound is not so different from dielectric grease, except in that it was specifically designed to bridge air gaps between metal to increase thermal conductivity. From what I've read at least.
A moot point, but worth mentioning I suppose...
Shoe -- according to your website, it is supposed to be silicone heat transfer compound? If so, that stuff has has strong dielectric properties as well (and does not contain metal particles). There are heat compounds that do contain metal, but are conductive.
So, in that sense, silicone heat transfer compound is not so different from dielectric grease, except in that it was specifically designed to bridge air gaps between metal to increase thermal conductivity. From what I've read at least.
A moot point, but worth mentioning I suppose...
05-13-2004, 11:36 PM
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I agree -- use what was supposed to be on there in the first place (-silicone heat transfer compound).
However, I can personally attest that dielectric grease will suffice, judging that I had been using it for about 2 years with a hypertech coil -- without any remote signs of potential problems whatsoever. Honestly, I think the two are relatively similar compounds. Both contain silicone, both have high dielectric qualities, neither contain metal, and both are grease. Use at your own risk...
However, I can personally attest that dielectric grease will suffice, judging that I had been using it for about 2 years with a hypertech coil -- without any remote signs of potential problems whatsoever. Honestly, I think the two are relatively similar compounds. Both contain silicone, both have high dielectric qualities, neither contain metal, and both are grease. Use at your own risk...
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