The distributor is called an optispark, and is located on the front of the engine behind the water pump.
There isn't one.
It is at the rear of the engine and has the plug wires coming out of it.
To change the distributor cap on a 1996 Impala SS, first disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Then, remove the wires from the old distributor cap, taking note of their order for reassembly. Unscrew the cap from the distributor, replace it with the new cap, and reattach the wires in the correct order. Finally, reconnect the battery and start the engine to ensure proper function.
replace the cap, it most likely has a hairline crack or bad seal.
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On the 2.8L V6 the distributor cap is held on with two screws. Unscrew the two screws and pull straight up on the distributor cap to remove it from the distributor.
Yes, a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier does have a distributor cap, as it is equipped with a traditional ignition system. The distributor cap is part of the ignition system, which helps to route high voltage from the ignition coil to the correct cylinder. However, some later models may have transitioned to distributor-less ignition systems (DIS), which do not use a distributor cap.
If you remove the distributor cap, you will see it bolted on the base plate
The distributor cap is located on the top of the distributor on a 1996 Sunfire. It is connected to the spark plugs via a wire.
Which engine.
It's the distributor rotor that you are looking for & it's under the distributor cap. Remove the distributor cap and there you will find the rotor.
1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2