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How To Change Rotor & Distributor Cap

Old May 29, 2004 | 03:11 PM
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Default How To Change Rotor & Distributor Cap

I want to change my rotor & distributor cap on 1986 300E. Their is a pipe in front of the bottom bolt on distribtor. What is this and how do I get by it? Do I have to remove fan to remove disributor cap & rotor?

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Old May 29, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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No sir, you do not have to take the fan off to change these parts. Nor do you have to move that pipe. you have to have a metric allen socket. It takes some time but should be done as part of a tune up.
 
Old May 29, 2004 | 11:51 PM
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Thanks for the info Buck. Are those bolts Allen or can I use a Torx Bit?
 
Old May 31, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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No Curtis, They are metric allen.
 
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