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How long does it take to replace a distributor cap and rotor on a dodge ram?
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∙ 12y ago
It should take you about a hour and a half if you know what you are doing that about how long it took me and my dad to change the one on his girlfriends truck. you will need a spark plug wrench 8mm socket and/or a Philip screw driver. Just putting this out there it is very hard to see to line the screws up to put the distributor cap back on and with the new rotors you have to push them down until they click or snap on. don't put too much pressure on the roter when you are putting it in or else it Will break.
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How long does it take to replace a distributor cap?
Not long, but be sure to label the plug wires, and mark the position of the old cap before replacing it. Note you should also replace the rotor as well, making sure to install the new rotor in the same position as the old.
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First mark the #1 cylinder position. Then mark exact position of rotor on distributor. Pull distributor out. Reach down with long screwdriver to oil pump shaft turn backwards about 6 degrees then you can drop the distributor back in. Making sure rotor aligns with the exact mark as taken out. Coutesy of the Garag Guru Consultant.
Can a distributor be one notch off and still work as long as the number one wire goes where the rotor is pointing?
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Is it easy to replace a distributor cap and the rotor on a 1992 Geo Prizm or should a professional do it?
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Why is a 1992 Colt 200E still stalling after the distributor cap rotor fuel filter air filter plugs plug wires changed throttle body cleaned and the fuel injectors have been purged?
I have to answer this myself. I had a diagnostic test at a Dodge dealership. It took them a long time to find the fault, but it was in the distributor itself. Rather than pay 800 dollars, I got an auto wrecker employee to get a used distributor and he replaced it for only 120 dollars including parts and labor. Now my Colt doesn't stall anymore.
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