It is a good idea to replace them at the same time as your regular tune-up.
check coil
Cap and rotor, yes. Points, no.
Sounds to me like you need to replace the spark plugs, spark plug wires and rotor. If the condition still persists, replace the distributor cap.
there is no distributor on a 98 rav. therefore no cap or rotor. replace the plugs and wires and the tuneup is done
Rotor Under Cap Spins: Clockwise
The cap and rotor are considered wear items and should be replaced. No repair options are practical.
What would cause a 76 model 350 Chevy to run bad when idling. Already replace ignition module Distributor cap and rotor
It's inside the distributor cap.
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I have never heard of this - I don't think that there should ever be oil inside the cap and rotor of any car. If you have oil in the cap or rotor you probably have yourself a messed up situation requiring it necessary to replace both the cap and the rotor.
all you should have to do is take the distributor cap off, and there it is. answer take the distributor cap off, pull the old rotor off, put the new one on, put the cap back on.
There is two screews that hold the cap on ,remove them. Then just pull the rotor up and off. It will only go on 1 way. Transfur wires to new cap while keeping them in order.