Did you line up the rotor to the marks indicated for TDC #1 before removal. See workshop manual M:01:01 fig.1 DMC Joe Help Club DeLorean Web Mall: http://www.geocities.com/dmcjoe/home.html DeLorean Website Directory www.dmc.tv ----- Original Message ----- From: "Digital Devices" <delorean@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 1:40 PM Subject: [DML] stuck distributor > The distributor is stuck.. > > > > i can get the cap off, rotor off, and little plastic shield off, as well > as the retaining nut holding the distributor in place > > > > however, i CANNOT remove it , or turn it! > > > > am i doing something wrong, or is it perhaps oxidized into place? > > > > i tried some penetrating oils to budge it, but nothing > > > > any help / suggestions are GREATLY appreciated!~ > > > > Thanks > > Ken > > 05541