Ok, There are four parts within a distributor

1. Ignition Coil
2. Igniter
3. Rotor
4. Cap

But geez, what else is wrong? I have no spark at all. I tried with the plug #1 with a screwdriver sticking it to see if there are any sparks. Know what I mean??

Any sugguestions are welcome!


[Modified by Unknwn_1, 9:38 PM 2/18/2003]

 

Check cap and rotor for excessive wear. Might as well replace them.

Lay the spark plug wire on the valve cover and look for a spark. Try the coil first, then the ignitor. I have both sitting here if you need one. The coil is not bad, except the ignitor is an expensive piece.


[Modified by InspiredRacer, 1:46 AM 2/19/2003]

 

cap, coil, and rotor are new. i got a used igniter replaced already. hmmm, i am not sure what else I can try.

 

After you've done all that, the distributor only has a shaft bushing, seals, mechanical junk.

But maybe you should be looking elsewhere? How do you know the wiring back to your ecu is good? Helms book has a troubleshooting chart you could go thru.

 

I found out the problem. I noticed the shaft on the distributor wasn't spinning after many crank. To make a story short, it was a timing belt.

 

OUCH!!
Bent valves?

 

The owner said he was at a stop light before it die out. Do you guys think they are still fine?


[Modified by Unknwn_1, 11:58 AM 2/21/2003]

 

leak-down test time.

FYI for future knowledge, when the distributor goes bad, the bering inside puts this reddish brown dust all over the inside of the cap.

 

Thanks!