Cap and Rotor
08-18-2003, 08:55 PM
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Cap and Rotor
How easy is it to do? I just ordered the parts from pelican... should be here tomorow, anyone have a write up or is it just so easy and dummy proof?
08-18-2003, 09:02 PM
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It's very simple to do. A stubby screwdriver helps to access the bottom "screwlock". I have heard of rotors coming off the shaft, but if you tighten it down well you shouldn't have this problem.
08-18-2003, 09:33 PM
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1.Get a stubby phillips screwdriver
2.At the top and bottom of the dist cap there is a recessed screw turn it 90 degrees (or untill it disengages) The cap will then come off.
3.Replace wires one at a time so as not to disrupt timing.
4--2
3--1
4.use allen head to get rotor off of cam shaft thingy
5.replace with new rotor (Make it tight!!)
put new dist cap on.
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2.At the top and bottom of the dist cap there is a recessed screw turn it 90 degrees (or untill it disengages) The cap will then come off.
3.Replace wires one at a time so as not to disrupt timing.
4--2
3--1
4.use allen head to get rotor off of cam shaft thingy
5.replace with new rotor (Make it tight!!)
put new dist cap on.
DRIVE
Christian
08-18-2003, 11:02 PM
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LOL - I guess I didn't RTFQ! Sorry, yes, the S is different - only slightly.
The rotor placement, if you forget, is dependent on TDC (as shown):
The rotor placement, if you forget, is dependent on TDC (as shown):
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08-19-2003, 01:09 AM
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yup - this is only if you forget the orientation of the rotor... don't do that - just put the new rotor back on right away. This pic is for folks that forget or are doing major engine work or belts.
08-19-2003, 02:11 AM
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Do you really need to use loctite on the bolt that holds the rotor in place?
I make sure to replace this bolt every time, so I can tighten it pretty well when I put it in. I also use anti-sieze compound on it. I never had one come off on me, in 11 years of owning my car.
I know what happens when the rotor spins freely, but I never really heard of one of the bolt coming loose.
-Kevin
I make sure to replace this bolt every time, so I can tighten it pretty well when I put it in. I also use anti-sieze compound on it. I never had one come off on me, in 11 years of owning my car.
I know what happens when the rotor spins freely, but I never really heard of one of the bolt coming loose.
-Kevin
08-19-2003, 02:24 AM
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Originally posted by Jonas Goldsmith
loc tite? bolt coming loose? what if i just tighten it down good and tight?
loc tite? bolt coming loose? what if i just tighten it down good and tight?
Be careful on how tight you go with it... I nearly snapped the head off of mine tightening it. I have an allen head bolt instead, harder to over-torque it.
-Kevin
08-19-2003, 03:45 AM
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I agree Skip, if the blue loctite prevents someone from being tempted to over-torque the bolt, then it should be used.
I guess using the red loctite would be only if you were sure that rotor would last the life of the car.
I guess using the red loctite would be only if you were sure that rotor would last the life of the car.