Check the manual on that one. You may need to use a jumper to allow the timing to be changed. Check to see if there is a wire right below or connected to the distributor that has a cap on it. Open it up and you might see a 2 connector plug. That might be the place to put the jumper, but don't just go ahead and do it until you read the service manual on that one and figure out where the right procedure and the right setting. does the tachometer jump around before it shuts off? if so i fixed this by replacing the distributor.
soundsw like timing chain has broken, check compression to see if valvetrain is moving, also, remove distributor, see if drive gear is sheared off soundsw like timing chain has broken, check compression to see if valvetrain is moving, also, remove distributor, see if drive gear is sheared off
Firing Order: 1-4-2-5-3-6 Distributor rotates Clockwise.
Chemical change
A repair manual should say at what degree to time it. If you don't have a manual and you want to set it "by ear" do this: Slightly loosen the hold-down bolt on the distributor just enough so you can be able to rotate the distributor. Start the motor and let it warm up to normal operating temperature. Manually slowly rotate the distributor clockwise and/or counter clockwise until you get the best "purr" of the engine. Tighten the hold-down bolt.
It is a chemical change.
Distributor is installed off a tooth, or wires are on the wrong spots.
Usually, NO.
counterclockwise
Rotate engine to TDC Intake Stroke Remove Distributor cap Remove vacuum line to vacuum advance if equipped Remove horsehoe type clamp on side of distributor Lift out distributor
It takes about .9 of an hour to change regardless of which engine you have.(book time) it is located on the distributor, you have to remove the distributor to check it and/or replace it.
The distributor is on the front of the engine.
The 1991 BMW 520 distributor Can be found on the back side of the engine. The distributor Will be on the top of the engine.
no the gear stays in place , unless you take the timing gear cover off + the bolts that hold it to the cam shaft.no it won't change the position either unless you crank the engine, the gear stays in place.
7mgte doesnt have a distributor. it has coil packs. only 7mge has distributor
It is on the rear of the engine, next to the distributor.It is on the rear of the engine, next to the distributor.
buy a new distributor cap and rotor. Unscrew the distributor cap (on the drivers side of the engine block), take note how the existing rotor is sitting, remove it, and place the new rotor in the same position. Put on the distributor cap and screw it into place... very simple job. thats how you change the rotor......he asked about the distributor....try again.
The V8 engines and the 3.8 liter V6 engine have the distributor in front The other size V6 engines have the distributor at the rear The straight 6 cylinder engine has the distributor on the drivers side