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98 Civic Distributor - I can't get rotor off the shaft

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Old 12-16-2011, 10:21 AM
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Default 98 Civic Distributor - I can't get rotor off the shaft

Guys, I need your help please!

I couldn't get the rotor off the shaft... I have taken out the screw but it seems to me the rotor is stuck with the shaft... I ended up breaking a piece off the rotor when prying... now I have the whole distributor off...

Any comment will be greatly appreciated!
Old 12-16-2011, 10:32 AM
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Default Re: 98 Civic Distributor Motor

Is it possible that the plastic rotor could melt? Now I regret trying to replace the rotor. It could have been still good...
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Well if it's stuck on you have to get it off. Douse the thing in wd-40 and try again after it has sat for a few hours. Good luck
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Default Re: 98 Civic Distributor Motor

They frequently seize on the shaft. Use a hammer and flat screwdriver to knock it off, it will break.
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Default Re: 98 Civic Distributor - I can't get rotor off the shaft

Thanks guys! I managed to nip the rotor off piece by piece. After I was able to take out the leak cover, I just pried the center off the metal

Is it ok with a slightly cracked leak cover though?
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Default Re: 98 Civic Distributor - I can't get rotor off the shaft

Mine was the same when i was changing the internal seal. I havent had any problems.
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