On Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:37:52 +0000, Andrew wrote:

On 29/12/2017 17:42, Chris Hogg wrote:
In decades past, when ignition systems weren't well protected, there
were always cars stuck in flood waters

Or in the case of minis and 1100's simply driving in heavy rain could
flood the distributor.

Happened to my Land Rover once in those conditions, south of Canterbury.
I had to get all the passengers out to stand round the engine compartment
as a windbreak while I used the silicone spray.

Then off we went again!

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