A guy who uses an elderly VW for his building business told me that after about 30km the engine would lose power and occasionally die. He said that in wet weather the occurrence was guaranteed.
The normal procedure following the stoppage was to wait a few minutes after which the engine could be restarted. These are common symptoms when a coil plays up.
There was no shortage of fuel and fuel delivery proved to be okay, so it looked like an ignition problem. The engine had obviously not been well maintained and the HT leads, distributor cap and plugs all had a coating of oil and dirt.
I started by cleaning the distributor cap and renewed the HT leads and plugs. The plugs, incidentally, had extra-wide gaps, which does not help achieve a good spark. The coil looked as it had been in the wars anyway and I recommended fitting a new one. As for the brakes, steering, etc, work was clearly needed.
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How to Change a Distributor Cap : Inspecting the Distributor Cap
If you're repairing or changing a distributor cap in your car, learn how to visually inspect the distributor cap with the help of an expert in ...
Question about a distributor cap and the radiator?
Mar 27, 2008 by hansblix222 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I took my 93 Corolla to get a new radiator. After the guy installed it, he cleaned the engine, but damaged the distributor because he said "there was a crack in the distributor cap," which caused the distributor itself to get wet. He now wants to charge me 300 dollars more to get a new distributor. Would this have caused the radiator to crack?
no this would not have caused the radiator to crack.....that probably happened due to a bad weld or metal fatigue....possibly the real culprit due to age....... or some other quality control issue at manufacture.
unless the distributor was immersed in water for an hour or so, and got soaked to the core.... he's just trying to rip you off.....distributors get wet all the time when it rains and you dirve in the rain....having a hood doesn't protect it from splash ups through the wheel wells and under the front valance.
typical used car mechanic trying to use the fact your car is old to try and dig a little deeper into your wallet. tell him to put a new distributor cap on (at his expense, he damaged it) and then drive off into the sunset as you give him the finger for being an idiot.
#1 bossman | Mar 28, 2008
the distrubutor is like 2 feet away from the radiator, if he cracked your distributor cap while replacing the radiator then its his fault and he has to replace it free of charge.
arikdro | Mar 28, 2008
if the distributor was already cracked you needed to replace it anyway.
pyromaniac435 | Mar 28, 2008
all you would need is a new dist. cap. if the radiator didnt have a big crack, get it brazed.if that was the case, then you wouldnt be able to steam your engine off. i cleaned many engines when i use to detail cars and nothing like that happened to me.
baldie | Mar 28, 2008
"It's a RIPOFF!" if he says he damaged it have him repair it and then think about "Small Clams Court" if he's going to charge you for something "HE" damaged.
sidecar0 | Mar 28, 2008
When changing a distributor cap do you have to disconnect the battery?
Mar 17, 2007 by Postal Professor | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
On an 86 Toyota, do yoy have to disconnect the battery cable when changing the distributor cap and rotor?
You aren't planning on trying to change the cap while it is running I hope! The coil lead will bounce you on your butt. LOL!! There is no power running through the distributor while the engine is off, so you just pop the cap and change the rotor. To change the cap, move the wires one at a time so you don't get them out of order.
Fred C | Mar 17, 2007
No.
expatmt | Mar 17, 2007
Nope. As long as the ignition switch is off, there's no power going to the distributor.
Nomadd | Mar 17, 2007
dont think u have to but prob safer if you do
angryguy | Mar 17, 2007
I never have. Just be sure the ignition is off.
fordman | Mar 17, 2007
No, as long as the ignition is off.
david d | Mar 17, 2007
No you don't. Un do old cap and put new one on. now remove one plug wire at a time from old cap and plug inro new one.. Don't pull on the wire, pull on the boot.
renegadesail | Mar 17, 2007
NOOOOOOOO
papabear | Mar 17, 2007
Make sure that the Ignition is not turned on before you start to remove the H.T.Cables.
Eddie Star | Mar 17, 2007
Does the distributor cap and rotor need to be replaced at the same time?
Nov 03, 2007 by akajoe75 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
My 94 corolla has had some trouble on cold starts and the problem has been pinpointed to the distributor. I am about to replace the distributor cap and am wondering whether I should replace the rotor at the same time? I am somewhat handy, so is it a fairly easy job?
Thanks!
yes, if one is bad the other needs replaced also.
mister ss | Nov 04, 2007
It's usually done because it can save trouble later.
Paul McBride | Nov 03, 2007
You might as well your going to have it apart anyway.
kikime | Nov 03, 2007
It would be wise too and it should only cost a few more bucks to do so just don't mix your wires up when you put the new cap on.
Alan T | Nov 03, 2007
I always replace rotor when cap is replaced and try to buy it as a set/also check distributor for side to side play in shaft where rotor goes and for metal,carbon or other signs of wear inside dist.///this is common problem on older Toyotas
Kentuckygearhead | Nov 03, 2007
Always change the rotor, cap only when worn or cracked.
jimmy d. | Nov 03, 2007
It should be changed at the same time ...it will provide a better spark and run more efficiently. You can get the entire kit a any automotive store ...No very expensive. It is a easy job to remove and replace ...20 minutes tops.
I had the same problem with my Toyota Carola (1992) a few years back.
Jake | Nov 03, 2007
yesss because it will save u de trouble of having to do it ltr
tin2mik | Nov 03, 2007
These are all wear parts and as such should be replaced on a regular basis.
These items are responsible for the accurate distrubution of high voltage to the spark plugs. As these items age they develope a light coating of carbon (the contacts inside the distributor cap wire terminals) on its inside surface. this carbon can become a unintentional pathway for the high voltage passing from the rotor contact to the carbon wire contact. this will result in cross firing and in severe cases will destroy an perfectly good engine by creating a cylinder ignition at the wrong time. Also, in damp weather, this layer of carbon dust on the cap can absorb moisture in the humid morning air and cause the high voltage to be directed away from the wire terminals and to ground rendering the engine inoperable (no start)
Best to change them both AND the wires if you suspect them.
De Deuce | Nov 03, 2007
Yes, it's a fairly simple procedure. I did this a few times on my old holden torana. If you have access to either the factory manual or an after-market manual (from K-Mart or any auto shop) will make it a lot easier, but the procedure is pretty much the same for all cars with a distributor-based timing system.
The rotor should be quite easy to replace - simply pull the old one from the stem and insert the new one. There should be a slot machined into the rotor sleeve to ensure it aligns properly.
One thing I would also be checking is the points gap, as this is the major adjustable component. The gap size for your car should be specified in the manual. It can be checked with a set of feeler gauges (few dollars at any shop which sells automotive tools), and adjusted with a few simple turns of the screw which locates the points assembly.
Adjusting the points may be more effective than replacing the rotor/distributor.
Hope this helps.
darxtar | Nov 03, 2007
Where is the distributor cap in an Oldsmobile intrigue located?
Oct 22, 2008 by Jennie K | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
My car doesn't start when it rains, I hear this is caused by water in the distributor cap. I drive an Oldsmobile intrigue - where is the distributor located and how can I get it dried out?
I dont think a modern car like that has a distributer cap..
I suspect its the battery. Make sure those connections are good clean and not overly exposed to moisture
Dave87gn | Oct 22, 2008
What is the different between a Distributor cap and rotor kit? Then buy a Distributor cap sep, and the rotor ?
Nov 27, 2008 by Highway | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
What is the differen between a Distrubutor cap and rotor kit? Then buy a Distributor cap seprated, and the rotor seprated? Is the same thing right?
Distributor cap is the component which receive high voltage current from the rotor within it and distribute to the individual spark plug wire
Rotor is the component within the Distributor that help distribute the high voltage current to individual terminals inside the Distributor cap, as it rotates within the Distributor
Usually both are worn and need replacement at about the same mileage/time (if the distributor cap has got aluminium terminals, while the rotor has got copper conductor, the rotor can outlast the distributor cap)
Finally, they took the distributor cap off the top of the mag and found a bunch of strange gray debris inside the mag. Nobody had seen anything like it.
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Finally, they took the distributor cap off the top of the mag and found a bunch of strange gray debris inside the mag. Nobody had seen anything like it.
