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Topic "Distributor cap" was discussed 4,656 times on 492 sites in last 3 months
Started 20 hours, 20 minutes ago (2009-12-06 03:11:00)
by cauzomb
Any idea what would cause a new cap/plug wires and plugs to jump spark from the outside of the distributor cap on number 3, to like the rf shield, or the coil terminal? have an old rotor, but it's not that old, and it's been cleaned off "vw tune-up style" scraping the crud off the metal. Too much plug gap? a scratch on the cap terminal? fouled plug?
Started 1 day, 11 hours ago (2009-12-05 12:09:00)
by ronrubero
hey guys, i have a 1994 sntra 1.6L and i am looking for the distributor cap gasket and the rubber blocks that fit into the distributor. the dealership says that i have to buy a new distributor at 400.00 bucks! the distributor works fine, i just need the gasket to keep moisture out. does anybody know were i can buy just the gasket? and or the rubber blocks? thanks, ron rubero
Started 2 days, 4 hours ago (2009-12-04 19:13:00)
by baon
I have made an amateur’s mistake. I was changing the plugs and ignition wires in my 95 850 t5 I removed all wires and plugs to reinstal them to new ones , and i forgot to write down sequence on engine and distributor After my stupid mistake car is in a garrage waitng. Please help me with sequence.
Started 4 days, 9 hours ago (2009-12-02 14:16:00)
by GHM
I have a fast question, besides changing the cap is there any other part (s) that should be replaced as long as I'm in there already. I've put on 42K since all of the parts were changed last. Reason for changing cap by the way the center pin has fallen out and I cant reconnect it, Thanks
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-29 23:00:00)
by northcave
Hi Chaps I posted early about a problem of the car warming up and then stopping after about 5 mins. I start it for a little while and remove the distributor cap to find moisture so I'll replace the cap and arm. However behind the Rotor Arm is a plastic plate with a little rubber seal around the edge. I think I should probably replace this bit also but does anyone now what it...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-28 15:59:00)
by billyfrazier
about 6 months ago i replaced my ditributor cap and rotor,the oring between the cap and ditributor was rotted,brittle ,and broke apart,i called nissan to get a new oring,i was informed that you cant get the oring-its part of the whole distributor,car drives perfect,so i used RTV sealant on cap end and mating serface,BUT 6 MONTHS LATER,OIL IS REALLY LEAKING FROM UNDER CAP-WHAT'S GOING ON ANYONE ...
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-27 20:22:00)
by Rick James
When removing the old disty cap, one of the scews broke. Got the cap off and drilled it out.I buy a new cap and install, the new screw seemed as if it had re-threaded the hole and would hold. It didn't..once the engine was cranked the cap was kncoked loose and I discovered the rotor had shattered. I buy new rotor and install. I solved the disty problem by running a machine screw through with a ...
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-25 18:40:00)
by Dragfink
Hey guy's, been lurking for quite awhile, but just bought my first S-10! Have a tech question...it's a '93 4-banger, how do I get to the distributor cap?...thru the fenderwell opening?
Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-25 12:49:00)
by ahdoman
I knew I shouldn't have tried to do the tune up before the 4 day holiday! Damn, broke the clip off! I need at least one distributor cap clip! If you have 2 I'll take the pair. This is from a Bosch distributor for 2.4 CIS. I think they are all the same from 2.0 to 3.0. Please respond to ahdoman@socal.rr.com with price & PP address.
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2009-11-24 17:33:00)
by Starlaugh
Evening, This morning I had problems starting my car and I put it down to the damp, I had a spare distributor cap in my flat so I thought I would quickly change the over. As I was in a rush to be on time for work I pulled off all the leads and then suddenly realised that I needed to remember which lead when onto which socket. Being half asleep I couldnt remember which one was...
Started 6 days, 2 hours ago (2009-11-30 21:04:00)
by GeneralDisorder
Perhaps the jammed rotor was strong enough to cause a loose t-belt to jump a tooth. I've seen t-belts jump time. The EA82 belts are especially prone if the tensioner isn't tight enough - being mechanically tensioned and thin I could easily see that happening. Though I would think it would break the distributor first. But I don't know - that's my best guess. GD
Started 5 days, 11 hours ago (2009-12-01 11:49:00)
by northcave
Well it is strange because the the car is kept in a warm garage and wasn't driven in the rain for a least 4 months and still had the problem. I am unsure it is moisture though. It looks like droplets of moisture / condensation but they don't evaporate. When wiped away they feel more like grease but totally colourless. This would explain why the car can be left for months and yet the problem ...
Started 6 days, 6 hours ago (2009-11-30 16:53:00)
by matt777
Quote: Originally Posted by ReinerFink ..There is a replacment holder thingy for the visor (its a big longer than the original one, but it works). Cheapest visit to the dealer. Ever. -reiner If I order the stock visor clip (911-731-331-00-70B-...
