ignition rotor replacement - bosch vs. facet
08-23-2011, 05:10 PM
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ignition rotor replacement - bosch vs. facet
Hey all... a few questions here if you don't mind helping out a 944 newbie...
1. Any downside to using the facet rotor vs. the OEM bosch?
2. The facet doesn't come with the shaft adapter, which is where it appears the set screw is. I'm guessing this part can be reused? If so, any pitfalls to watch for?
Thanks all in advance!
Josh
1. Any downside to using the facet rotor vs. the OEM bosch?
2. The facet doesn't come with the shaft adapter, which is where it appears the set screw is. I'm guessing this part can be reused? If so, any pitfalls to watch for?
Thanks all in advance!
Josh
08-23-2011, 05:47 PM
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Nordschleife Master
Get the oem Bosch or, one day, you will be driving in the middle of nowhere and your rotor will shatter leaving you stranded. Ask me how I know 
08-23-2011, 05:52 PM
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I agree, i have tried the cheaper rotors (dont remember the brand though) and i can say for certain they do not last as long as the Bosch rotors. My 951 was misfiring like crazy after only 5k miles or so.. have not had any problems since replacing it with a Bosch.
08-23-2011, 08:00 PM
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Hey all... a few questions here if you don't mind helping out a 944 newbie...
1. Any downside to using the facet rotor vs. the OEM bosch?
2. The facet doesn't come with the shaft adapter, which is where it appears the set screw is. I'm guessing this part can be reused? If so, any pitfalls to watch for?
Thanks all in advance!
Josh
1. Any downside to using the facet rotor vs. the OEM bosch?
2. The facet doesn't come with the shaft adapter, which is where it appears the set screw is. I'm guessing this part can be reused? If so, any pitfalls to watch for?
Thanks all in advance!
Josh
The usual pit fall is the rotor set screw not installed properly and falls out.
The second is that the distributer cap retaining springs are weak and the cap slides all around on the cam housing. BTW-there is a gasket behind the distributer cap that ages. Get the little cam gear black plug that goes in the quarter size hole also
How old are the wires? Do they spark and arc in the dark? Is the resistance of the wires and terminal ends up to spec?
GL
John
08-24-2011, 02:09 PM
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Pitfalls??
The usual pit fall is the rotor set screw not installed properly and falls out.
The second is that the distributer cap retaining springs are weak and the cap slides all around on the cam housing. BTW-there is a gasket behind the distributer cap that ages. Get the little cam gear black plug that goes in the quarter size hole also
How old are the wires? Do they spark and arc in the dark? Is the resistance of the wires and terminal ends up to spec?
GL
John
The usual pit fall is the rotor set screw not installed properly and falls out.
The second is that the distributer cap retaining springs are weak and the cap slides all around on the cam housing. BTW-there is a gasket behind the distributer cap that ages. Get the little cam gear black plug that goes in the quarter size hole also
How old are the wires? Do they spark and arc in the dark? Is the resistance of the wires and terminal ends up to spec?
GL
John
Ok - I'm gonna go with the bosch rotor. I just noticed that it doesn't come with the shaft adapter either. I'm guessing the old rotor detaches from that and the shaft adapter can be reused?
Also - when you say "little cam gear black plug"... got a part # or pic?
08-24-2011, 04:57 PM
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Canshaft bolt plug--goes in the hole where the timing mark is.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...2C%20%39%36%38
John
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...2C%20%39%36%38
John
