Re: [DML] Distributor cap and wires

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Hi Jim

I can speak with some authority here having finally got #2727 running today (more later). The process is only slightly removed from replacing the HT leads.

The air intake and throttle housing needs to be moved, but do do NOT need to disconnect any fuel hoses. Remove the "half-donut" casting at the back of the intake
manifold (back means towards the rear of the car). Undo the two allen key bolts securing the idle speed motor to the left bank. Unplug and release from the vacuum
hose on the front side by undoing its hose clip. Also pull it from the hose on its back side. With the motor removed, you can now pull out the metal pipe which
goes from the front of the idlespeed motor and slots through into the throttle housing/airflow sensor. NB this can be a bitch to replace. Note how it comes out!
Now on #2727 we needed to remove the bolt securing a bunch of ground wires on the front of the left intake. Disconnect the throttle link lever at the spool
(circlip just like on the gas struts).

With the above done, CAREFULLY lift the intake up and back - watch those fuel hoses! You should be able to pull it towards the back far enough that you can access
the dizzy. The cap is held on with two metal clips - obvious when you see it. It just lifts off and the rotor arm pulls off also. I have not removed the rotor but
I believe it's a push-fit (?)

Joe has a diagram of HT lead placement at www.dmc.tv - but if all else fails, it is written on it :-)

Notes: My experience is based on #2727 which did not have louvers, engine cover, rear fascia or rear panel (the one under the fascia) in the way. It also has the
turbo pipework meaning removing those "half-donuts" was not an issue - just a couple of hoseclips instead.

It's not as hard as it sounds!

Martin
#1458

mrvideosawyer@xxxx wrote:

> What is the best way to go about changing the the cap and rotor. Thanks in advance.
>
> jim sawyer
> vin 4149