Thread: EZL (ignition module) thermal conductor paste??
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Old 10-15-2008, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by omegabenz View Post
the new EZLs used to come with the paste already on them, and a protective wax paper or plastic wrap was used to keep it from making a mess within the box.

now it comes in a little syringe, but you still cant buy the compound from the dealer.

Radio Shack has "Heat Sink Compound" also called "Heat Sink Grease" part number Model: 276-1372, Catalog #: 276-1372

http://www.radioshack.com/sm-buy-the-heat-sink-grease-on-http-wwwradioshackcom--pi-2102858.html
It looks like they give you enough to do 20 or 30 of them. You only want to use enough to fill air gaps between the 2 pieces. The grease isn't really a great conductor of heat, it is just a lot better than air. So you want to use the least amount you can to fill the gaps between the mating surfaces.
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