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Location: Minneapolis MN
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replacing ignition rotor problems !
I'm attempting to replace my dist cap and rotor. Cap came off fine. Rotor doesnt want to come off at all. Gave it a couple a knocks with rubber hammer, twisted from side-to-side (moves about 1/2").....nothing.
I lifted up the thin metal cover that's beneath the rotor and the shaft appears to be rusted where it meets the rotor. Any ideas how to get this thing off ? Can I spray WD-40 on the shaft ? help ! thanks Tim 1985 Targa |
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05-22-2002, 04:29 PM
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Location: TX USA
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WD-40 is not likely to help!
I suggest a large set of Channelock pliers to rock the rotor back and forth ... maybe to the point of cracking and fracturing the old rotor!
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05-22-2002, 04:38 PM
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thanks Warren. I used WD-40 and got underneath of it with a screwdriver (being careful not to bend the shaft !). The channel locks were next.
Kind of concerned about the shaft being rusty. I would think that the dist cap keep most of the water out . I'm hoping I've solved my problem.....the rotor looked to be original (w/ 70k miles on the car !). thanks again Tim |
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05-22-2002, 05:07 PM
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Location: Lacey, WA. USA
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The best way to remove a really stubborn rotor is to crack it like a nut. This is the factory method for some (non-Porsche) rotors that are on REALLY tight by design.
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